Every Edgar Wright Film, Ranked: From ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’
With The Running Man about to hit theatres, we revisit every film Edgar Wright has directed, ranking them from worst to best. Few filmmakers today possess a style as recognisable as Wright’s. Over nearly thirty years, he has built his career on energetic pacing, sharp editing, and a unique blend of sound, imagery, and rhythm that make his films instantly engaging.
Now, Wright ventures into new terrain. The Running Man, a reimagining of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, represents his most ambitious effort yet: a near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. It’s an unexpected direction for a filmmaker best known for quick-cut comedy and pop culture parody—but Wright has always defied expectations.
As anticipation grows for his latest release, we look back at the beginnings of his career. Before the celebrated Cornetto Trilogy, there was A Fistful of Fingers—a shoestring-budget Western parody shot by a 20-year-old Wright armed with a borrowed camera and boundless creativity.
"It’s messy and a little rough around the edges, but you can already see the DNA of Wright’s later work: the love of genre, the rapid editing, and the playfulness of visual gags."
This early film may lack polish, but its spirit and inventiveness laid the groundwork for the dynamic style that would later define Wright’s career.
Author’s Summary
Edgar Wright’s evolution from low-budget parody maker to master stylist highlights his enduring creativity, sharp visual language, and fearless experimentation in modern cinema.