Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley

Born: May 7, 1972
in 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.

Movies for Ben Wheatley...

Scala!!!
Title: Scala!!!
Character: Self
Released: January 5, 2024
Type: Movie
This feature-length big screen documentary tells the riotous inside story of the infamous sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll repertory cinema which inspired a generation during Britain's turbulent Thatcher years.
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A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Title: A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.
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The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
Title: The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
Character: Self
Released: July 20, 2015
Type: Movie
Martin Scorsese and other contemporary filmmakers reveal the impact The Third Man had on their careers and why the film is still so relevant today.
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Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Title: Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Character: Self
Released: June 28, 2015
Type: Movie
The first major profile of the great British film director Nicolas Roeg, examining his very personal vision of cinema as in such films as Don't Look Now, Performance, Walkabout and The Man Who Fell to Earth. Roeg reflects on his career, which began as a leading cinematographer, and on the themes that have obsessed him, such as our perception of time and the difficulty of human relationships.
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An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
Title: An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
Released: February 9, 2015
Type: Movie
In this video piece, British director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers) explains what makes Stanley Kubrick's films unique, and discusses some of his favorite scenes from The Killing, the framing of different scenes, the basic challenges Stanley Kubrick must have been presented with because of the film's limited budget, the indelible images he created.
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Why Horror?
Title: Why Horror?
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 2014
Type: Movie
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
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Title: Ideal
Character: Brother Ben
Released: January 11, 2005
Type: TV
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
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Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Title: Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Famous fans featurette