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The Treatment

Karyn Kusama, Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi: 'Destroyer'

Karyn Kusama, Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi discuss female rage in "Destroyer."

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By Elvis Mitchell • Jan 11, 2019 • 28m Listen

Challenging the stereotypical male hero-archetype, screenwriters Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi decided to enlist the help of Nicole Kidman to tell a traditionally masculine tale through the lens of female rage. Teaming up with director Karyn Kusama gave the film a chilling realness that has received accolades for all involved. Today Kusama, Hay & Manfredi join Elvis to discuss Kidman's take on her character Erin Bell and the complexity involved in the role.

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    Elvis Mitchell

    host of KCRW’s The Treatment

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    Blake Veit

    Producer, 'The Treatment'

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    Karyn Kusama

    Director of "The Invitation"

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    Phil Hay

    Screenwriter

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    Matt Manfredi

    Screenwriter and producer

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