Writing
John Gilling
- Titles
- 66movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1947 to 1975, busiest in 1952 with 10 main titles.
- Directed
- 39titles as director
- Average score
58/100
- Highest rated
The Plague of the Zombies76/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 23 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical5.1average 2.6
- Crime6.2average 3.7
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.6
- Mystery6.2average 4.1
- Scare3.5average 2.6
- Uncanny3.2average 2.5
- Tension6.7average 6.1
- Adrenaline5.4average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.7, average 5.2
- Coming of Age1.6, average 2.9
- Family Dynamics3.4, average 4.7
- Social Commentary3.7, average 4.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Film Noir 6
- Mystery 4
- Crime Drama 3
- Psychological Tension 3
- Intriguing Plot 2
- 1950s Setting 2
- Character Study 2
- Nostalgic Appeal 2
- Gothic Horror 2
- Betrayal 2
- Atmospheric 2
- Classic Cinema 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Monty BermanCinematographerThe Flesh and the Fiends, 3 Steps to the Gallows, The Voice of Merrill, The Big Frame, Escape by Night, +5 more
Sidney JamesActorWhere the Bullets Fly, The Man in Black, The Lady Craved Excitement, Escape by Night, The Man Inside, +2 more
Michael RipperActorThe Pirates of Blood River, The Plague of the Zombies, The Mummy's Shroud, The Scarlet Blade, The Secret of Blood Island, +2 more
John HorsleyActorBond of Fear, The Frightened Man, The Quiet Woman, Double Exposure, Recoil, +1 more- JJack SladeEditorThe Flesh and the Fiends, High Flight, The Gamma People, The Frightened Man, Odongo, +1 more
Dermot WalshActorThe Flesh and the Fiends, The Challenge, The Bandit Of Zhobe, Bond of Fear, The Frightened Man
Anthony NewleyActorKillers of Kilimanjaro, The Bandit Of Zhobe, High Flight, The Man Inside, Idol on Parade
Dora BryanActorWhispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard, Mother Riley Meets the Vampire, The Quiet Woman, No Trace, 13 East Street
Ian FlemingActorThe Voice of Merrill, Wings of Danger, A Matter of Murder, The Embezzler, Deadly Nightshade- GGeorge MelachrinoActorThe Gamma People, The Man from Yesterday, A Matter of Murder, Odongo, House of Darkness
John Le MesurierActorHigh Flight, Blind Man's Bluff, A Matter of Murder, Escape from Broadmoor, Dark Interval
Martin BensonActorInterpol, Killers of Kilimanjaro, Escape by Night, The Frightened Man, Recoil
Movies and TV shows
661970s
2 titles · average score 39
54
Cross of the Devil (1975)
Director, Writer
24
Trog (1970)
Original Story
1960s
15 titles · average score 58
43
The Mummy's Shroud (1967)
Screenplay, Director
61
The Reptile (1966)
Director
55
The Brigand of Kandahar (1965)
Original Story, Director
51
The Night Caller (1965)
Director
62
The Gorgon (1964)
Screenplay
56
The Scarlet Blade (1963)
Director, Screenplay
48
The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
Director, Screenplay
59
The Shadow of the Cat (1961)
Director
57
Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)
Writer, Director
67
The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)
Director, Original Story
58
The Challenge (1960)
Director, Screenplay
1950s
40 titles · average score 57
59
Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959)
Screenplay
54
Interpol (1957)
Director
59
High Flight (1957)
Director
39
The Gamma People (1956)
Director, Screenplay
Tiger by the Tail (1955)
Director, Screenplay
65
3 Steps to the Gallows (1953)
Director, Screenplay
27
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire (1952)
Director, Producer
62
Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard (1952)
Writer, Story
65
The Voice of Merrill (1952)
Writer, Director
51
The Big Frame (1952)
Screenplay
55
Wings of Danger (1952)
Screenplay
59
The Man in Black (1950)
Screenplay
1940s
8 titles · average score 51
The Man from Yesterday (1949)
Screenplay, Original Story
A Matter of Murder (1949)
Director, Writer
Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949)
Associate Producer
51
The Greed of William Hart (1948)
Assistant Director, Writer
House of Darkness (1948)
Screenplay
Escape from Broadmoor (1948)
Writer, Director
Black Memory (1947)
Writer
1930s
1 title
Wings over Africa (1936)
Assistant Director