Ben Wheatley
Directing
- Born
- May 7, 1972 (age 54) · Billericay, Essex, England, UK
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.
Known for
Meg 2: The Trench
August 2, 2023
High-Rise
November 22, 2015
Free Fire
March 31, 2017
Rebecca
October 16, 2020
Kill List
September 2, 2011
Normal
April 16, 2026
The ABCs of Death
March 8, 2013
Sightseers
November 30, 2012
In the Earth
April 16, 2021
The Duke of Burgundy
February 20, 2015
In Fabric
December 6, 2018
ABCs of Death 2
October 2, 2014
Behind the camera29
- 2026Normal Director
- 2026Bulk Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
- 2023Klokkenluider Executive Producer
- 2023Meg 2: The Trench Director
- 2021In the Earth Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor
- 2020Rebecca Director
- 2018In Fabric Executive Producer
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Director, Screenplay, Editor
- 2017The Ghoul Executive Producer
- 2017Free Fire