Wolf Rilla is a British film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. He gained significant recognition for directing the science fiction film Village of the Damned in 1960, which is based on the novel The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham. Rilla's direction is noted for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. In addition to Village of the Damned, Rilla directed several other films, including The Night of the Eagle (1962) and The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956). His contributions to the genre have left a lasting impact on British cinema, particularly in the realm of horror and science fiction.