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.

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A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2020)

Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stewart Buck  •  Stéphane Piter
CAST:  Neil Marshall  •  Ben Wheatley  •  Gabriel Byrne  •  Alberta Watson

Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stewart Buck  •  Stéphane Piter
CAST:  Neil Marshall  •  Ben Wheatley  •  Gabriel Byrne  •  Alberta Watson

Freak Shift

An all-guns-blazing sci-fi action thriller about a band of misfits who hunt down and kill nocturnal underground monsters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ben Wheatley
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An all-guns-blazing sci-fi action thriller about a band of misfits who hunt down and kill nocturnal underground monsters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ben Wheatley
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Scala!!! (2024)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jane Giles  •  Ali Catterall
CAST:  John Waters  •  Adam Buxton  •  Stewart Lee  •  James O'Brien

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jane Giles  •  Ali Catterall
CAST:  John Waters  •  Adam Buxton  •  Stewart Lee  •  James O'Brien
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