Ben Wheatley
Born
7 May 1972 (53)
Place of Birth
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Also known as
Benjamin Wheatley
Biography
Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire. Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard Br...
Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire. Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard British Film Award, five British Independent Film Award nominations, and numerous awards and honours from film festivals including South by Southwest, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, Raindance, Toronto and Cannes.
Filmography (27)
Normal
2026
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Bulk
2026
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A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
2025
Scala!!!
2024
Meg 2: The Trench
2023
In the Earth
2021
Rebecca
2020
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
Free Fire
2017
High-Rise
2015
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
2015
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
2015
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
2015
Why Horror?
2014
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
2014
A Field in England
2013
The ABCs of Death
2013
Sightseers
2012
Kill List
2011
Inside Burge & Way
2011
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Burge & Way
2011
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Down Terrace
2010
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
2009
Rob Loves Kerry
2006
Cider with Rosie
1998
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Freak Shift
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