John Gilling

John Gilling

May 29, 1912 · 114 years old

John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two fil…

Known For

11 titles
1
The Gorgon

The Gorgon

1964 · 1h 23m · Movie

In the early twentieth century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone.

6.4
2
The Plague of the Zombies

The Plague of the Zombies

1966 · 1h 30m · Movie

During a mysterious epidemic in a small Cornish village, the local doctor summons his professor friend for help.

6.6
3
The Reptile

The Reptile

1966 · 1h 30m · Movie

In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.

6.1
4
The Mummy's Shroud

The Mummy's Shroud

1967 · 1h 30m · Movie

In 1920 an archaeological expedition discovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian child prince. Returning home with their discovery, the expedition members soon find themselves being killed off by a mummy, which can be revived by rea...

5.5
5
The Pirates of Blood River

The Pirates of Blood River

1962 · 1h 27m · Movie

A group of ruthless pirates attack a seventeenth century Huguenot settlement on the Isle of Devon in search of treasure and will stop at nothing to obtain it.

6.0
6
The Crimson Blade

The Crimson Blade

1963 · 1h 23m · Movie

In 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver Cromwell's troops.

5.6
7
The Brigand of Kandahar

The Brigand of Kandahar

1965 · 1h 21m · Movie

The British army fights off rampaging locals in 1850s India.

5.4
8
The Man Inside

The Man Inside

1958 · 1h 30m · Movie

An English bookkeeper (Nigel Patrick) who works for a jeweler steals a priceless jewel, and kills a man in the process. He flees to the continent, where he embarks on the life of his dreams; spending lavishly and pursuing women (i...

5.8
9
The Man in Black

The Man in Black

1950 · 1h 20m · Movie

A yogi seemingly dies while simulating death and his evil second wife, and her daughter, try to force his daughter into insanity for control of his estate.

6.0
10
Idol on Parade

Idol on Parade

1959 · 1h 28m · Movie

A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.

5.7
11
Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard

Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard

1952 · 1h 17m · Movie

US sleuth Whispering Smith arrives in London on vacation, but soon becomes embroiled in a murder case.

6.3
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