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John Gilling

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1912-05-29 - 1984-11-22
London, England, UK

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 filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others. He is also renowned for many low to mid-budget detective films and teleplays with unexpected touches of comedy blended in.

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The Saint
7.4
TV
The Saint

Director

The Saint
7.4
TV
The Saint

Writer

The Saint
7.4
TV
The Saint

Screenplay

The Champions
6.5
TV
The Champions

Director

Gideon's Way
7.0
TV
Gideon's Way

Director

The Gorgon
6.4
The Gorgon

Screenplay

Double Exposure
6.5
Double Exposure

Screenplay

Double Exposure
6.5
Double Exposure

Director

The Challenge
5.5
The Challenge

Director

The Challenge
5.5
The Challenge

Screenplay

The Challenge
5.5
Interpol
6.5
Interpol

Director

The Reptile
6.1
The Reptile

Director

Trog
4.5
Trog

Original Story

The Gamma People
5.2
The Gamma People

Director

The Gamma People
5.2
The Gamma People

Screenplay

The Mummy's Shroud
5.4
The Mummy's Shroud

Screenplay

Tiger by the Tail
6.3
Tiger by the Tail
6.3
Tiger by the Tail

Screenplay

Wings of Danger
5.7
Wings of Danger

Screenplay

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