Writing

John Gilling

John Gilling tunnetaan parhaiten teoksista Pyhimys, The Champions ja Gideon's Way. John Gilling on syntynyt 29. toukokuuta 1912. John Gilling kuoli 22. marraskuuta 1984 72-vuotiaana.

Syntynyt: 29. toukokuuta 1912
Syntymäpaikka: London, England, UK
Kuollut: 22. marraskuuta 1984 (72 v)

Elämäkerta

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.