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Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley

Director·b. 1972·Billericay, Essex, England, UK

14 horror credits

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.

Director7 films

Meg 2: The Trench

Meg 2: The Trench

Director

2023 2.5
In the Earth

In the Earth

Director

2021 2.8
High-Rise

High-Rise

Director

2015 3.0
A Field in England

A Field in England

Director

2013 3.7
The ABCs of Death

The ABCs of Death

Director

2013
Sightseers

Sightseers

Director

2012 3.0
Kill List

Kill List

Director

2011 3.9

Writer3 films

In the Earth

In the Earth

Screenplay

2021 2.8
A Field in England

A Field in England

Writer

2013 3.7
Kill List

Kill List

Writer

2011 3.9

Producer7 films

In the Earth

In the Earth

Executive Producer

2021 2.8
In Fabric

In Fabric

Executive Producer

2018 3.5
The Greasy Strangler

The Greasy Strangler

Executive Producer

2016 4.0
Tank 432

Tank 432

Executive Producer

2015
Aaaaaaaah!

Aaaaaaaah!

Executive Producer

2015
The Duke of Burgundy

The Duke of Burgundy

Executive Producer

2015
ABCs of Death 2

ABCs of Death 2

Executive Producer

2014

Editor5 films

In the Earth

In the Earth

Editor

2021 2.8
High-Rise

High-Rise

Editor

2015 3.0
A Field in England

A Field in England

Editor

2013 3.7
Sightseers

Sightseers

Editor

2012 3.0
Kill List

Kill List

Editor

2011 3.9

Actor1 film

Why Horror?

Why Horror?

Self

2014