Ben Wheatley
Film director · 10 films (2009–2023)
Ben Wheatley is a director whose work here spans Down Terrace (2009) to Meg 2: The Trench (2023), across horror and crime. 8 of those films were photographed by Laurie Rose. The work runs close — 30% of frames across the 10 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 611 frames from 10 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Ben Wheatley 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.
Born 7 May 1972 · Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Directing style
Ben Wheatley’s visual style relies on a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within medium shots and closeups, establishing a tense, ominous mood across both interior and exterior settings. Shot almost exclusively from an eye-level perspective, his compositions are grounded in realistic blocking and lit primarily by practical fixtures, direct sunlight, or window light. This naturalistic lighting is paired with a desaturated, cool color grade, a stark black-and-white aesthetic, or a palette dominated by dark, earthy tones, muted grays, and deep crimson.
Films directed by Ben Wheatley
About Ben Wheatley
When was Ben Wheatley born?
Ben Wheatley was born on 7 May 1972 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK.
What films has Ben Wheatley directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 10 of them: Down Terrace (2009), Sightseers (2012), The ABCs of Death (2012), A Field In England (2013), High-Rise (2015), Free Fire (2016), Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018) and In The Earth (2021) and more.
Search every frame of Ben Wheatley’s films
All 611 indexed frames from 10 films directed by Ben Wheatley — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.