From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alan Gibson (April 28, 1938, London, Ontario, Canada - July 5, 1987, London, UK) was a Canadian director active in British film and television. Particularly notable for his work in horror, cinematic films directed by him include the 1968 Journey to Midnight, the 1970 Crescendo, the 1974 The Satanic Rites of Dracula, the 1977 Checkered Flag or Crash and the 1982 Witness for the Prosecution,... see more