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Karyn Kusama

Karyn Kiyoko Kusama (born March 21, 1968) is an American filmmaker. She made her directorial and writing feature film debut with the sports drama Girlfight (2000) for which she received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Kusama went on to direct the science fiction action film Æon Flux (2005), based on Peter Chung's animated series of the same name and the cult horror comedy film Jennifer's Body (2009). After working extensively as a television director, Kusama directed the horror film The Invitation (2015), a segment in the all-female horror anthology film XX (2017), and the Nicole Kidman-starring crime thriller film Destroyer (2018). Among her accolades, Kusama has received awards from the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival.

March 21, 1968 (58 years old) Brooklyn, New York, USA
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'XX' Trailer (2017) 01:31
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‘Jennifer’s Body’ Director Confirms Sequel in Development

‘Jennifer’s Body’ Director Confirms Sequel in Development

Preview: Director Karyn Kusama has offered an update on the ‘Jennifer’s Body’ sequel. Original writer Diablo Cody is wor...

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Beyond Fest Announces Full 2025 Line Up

Beyond Fest Announces Full 2025 Line Up

Preview: Beyond Fest is back in Los Angeles for its 2025 edition later this month. ‘Bugonia’, ‘After the Hunt’ and more...

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Nicole Kidman Looks Rough, But Real, in First 'Destroyer' Photo

Nicole Kidman Looks Rough, But Real, in First 'Destroyer' Photo

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