Ben Wheatley

The Profile

Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is a British film director known for genre-blending films such as Kill List and the adaptation High-Rise.

Born 1972; British director noted for combining violence, dark humour and social commentary. Directed Kill List (2011) and the film adaptation of J.G. Ballard's High-Rise (2015).

Two DeBaser reviews praise Ben Wheatley's genre-blending, often violent films. Kill List is noted for its slow descent into delirium; High-Rise is praised as a successful adaptation with social satire and visual style. Both reviews highlight strong direction and unsettling atmosphere.