Ben Wheatley
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.
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
![Scala!!!](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/8V24gqtjHR8ZJz0iTWWr07mXgce.jpg)
Scala!!!
![A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/hn9zh5cvq48tJQsphydK5lABN0j.jpg)
A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
![Klokkenluider](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/9GPUvYSPr07oaTqLrT2xOjbqkpK.jpg)
Klokkenluider
![Meg 2: The Trench](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/4m1Au3YkjqsxF8iwQy0fPYSxE0h.jpg)
Meg 2: The Trench
![In the Earth](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/lzzUkcZyHbXJayCw8yNAPezdBhq.jpg)
In the Earth
![Doughnut](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/2fE6Iqz9IWHuSR9BCKDhfr1mqqk.jpg)
Doughnut
![Rebecca](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/kGhllBArW7ImDycSMIG5bj6GEPL.jpg)
Rebecca
![In Fabric](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/puGJX5Ko9KUMWM5cGqPZ5nyxa8c.jpg)
In Fabric
![Happy New Year, Colin Burstead](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/l1RtxOgL3AKb6NY61nWlewmyqpP.jpg)
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
![The Ghoul](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/1qbonhVXGKTEH6JenZRqc1XNz1D.jpg)
The Ghoul
![Free Fire](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/21WsmKivqOE2Vut73z07M8yx84F.jpg)
Free Fire
![The Greasy Strangler](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/A6rEKUIDoJebQygLr7hxVCoe8Fz.jpg)
The Greasy Strangler
![High-Rise](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/h8d92L9T5Ty8olbkGGeqXIpzaj0.jpg)
High-Rise
![The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/sZO9qv9Ua0Vs0biNrAp2b23xIGJ.jpg)
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
![Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/xoFNg3XFDvY2fk5pA05bVBX2O4V.jpg)
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
![The Duke of Burgundy](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/fSb1VpuvaDbidlH7Q13OU4aDpj0.jpg)
The Duke of Burgundy
![Why Horror?](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/bmdU9T23IkD1frnRoPS8VVKElQb.jpg)
Why Horror?
![ABCs of Death 2](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/9oijbrQPBjBerEa8yJtrCaV0emz.jpg)
ABCs of Death 2
![Doctor Who: Deep Breath](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/3peZFwQVevPQF6ShcgNETniVmXx.jpg)
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
![A Field in England](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/dKhMJr8yoHVyvxyUiAeIn2hKVdL.jpg)
A Field in England
![The ABCs of Death](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/dBSEA6P2bq7apsmORxV0a54puhL.jpg)
The ABCs of Death
![Sightseers](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/l52cpdZcVkEVTaLqga6xxSQoaKX.jpg)
Sightseers
![U Is for Unearthed](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/Al0zhOkse8UHx1mc997dfJT4KJa.jpg)
U Is for Unearthed
![Kill List](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/qwT2I3ons0oD58jIppKmd4qLtvB.jpg)
Kill List
![Down Terrace](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/2WMwkZ4Qmsi3X6WvfjvBsC1er6F.jpg)
Down Terrace
![Steve Coogan: The Inside Story](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/sWElyWB5Aq4kQwDK5PwmzWr6JqE.jpg)
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
![The Wrong Door](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/qunpf2mcrgf8nRiSPPbaiLKVaD.jpg)
The Wrong Door
![Rob Loves Kerry](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/3EMJTfAlsfJoM9xqkNJpmMkIa8M.jpg)
Rob Loves Kerry
![Doctor Who](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/4edFyasCrkH4MKs6H4mHqlrxA6b.jpg)
Doctor Who
![Ideal](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/1zGJEm7KTWPfa3YUagBBrRZIS7A.jpg)
Ideal