Ben Wheatley
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 7 May 1972 · 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
Directing 21
- 2026Fear the Reaper · director
- 2026Normal 2 · director
- 2026Freak Shift · director
- 2026Normal · director
- 2026Bulk · director
- 2023Meg 2: The Trench · director
- 2021In the Earth · director
- 2020Rebecca · director
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin Burstead · director
- 2017Free Fire · director
- 2015High-Rise · director
- 2014Doctor Who: Deep Breath · director
- 2013A Field in England · director
- 2013The ABCs of Death · director
- 2012Sightseers · director
- 2011Kill List · director
- 2011Inside Burge & Way · director
- 2011Burge & Way · director
- 2010Down Terrace · director
- 2009Steve Coogan: The Inside Story · director
- 2006Rob Loves Kerry · director
Writing 9
- 2026Wages of Fear · screenplay
- 2026Freak Shift · screenplay
- 2026Bulk · screenplay
- 2021In the Earth · screenplay
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin Burstead · screenplay
- 2017Free Fire · screenplay
- 2013A Field in England · writer
- 2011Kill List · writer
- 2010Down Terrace · writer
Sound 1
- 2026Bulk · original music composer
Acting 9
- 2025A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' as Self
- 2024Scala!!! as Self
- 2015The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence as Self
- 2015Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... as Self
- 2015An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
- 2014Why Horror? as Self
- 2013Worshiping The Wicker Man as Self
- 2006Rob Loves Kerry as Ben
- 1998Cider with Rosie as Older Jack
Production 10
- 2023Klokkenluider · executive producer
- 2021In the Earth · executive producer
- 2018In Fabric · executive producer
- 2017The Ghoul · executive producer
- 2016The Greasy Strangler · executive producer
- 2015Tank 432 · executive producer
- 2015Aaaaaaaah! · executive producer
- 2015The Duke of Burgundy · executive producer
- 2014ABCs of Death 2 · executive producer
- 2010Down Terrace · executive producer
Editing 9
- 2021In the Earth · editor
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin Burstead · editor
- 2017Free Fire · editor
- 2015High-Rise · editor
- 2013A Field in England · editor
- 2012Sightseers · editor
- 2011Kill List · editor
- 2011Burge & Way · editor
- 2010Down Terrace · editor
crew 1
- 2021Doughnut · thanks