Karyn Kusama

Renowned for her impactful direction in the realm of horror and thriller, Karyn Kusama, born in 1968 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, has been actively making films since 2000. She has made a significant mark with her distinctive films such as "Girlfight," "Jennifer's Body," and "The Invitation," with "Girlfight" winning the Director's Prize and sharing the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2000. Kusama's authorial style is characterized by her knack for exploring gender dynamics and societal norms through a profoundly unsettling lens. Karyn Kusama, with her uncompromising vision and bold storytelling, continues to challenge and captivate audiences, carving her own path in the male-dominated realm of genre filmmaking.