Phil Hay (born July 31, 1964) is an American screenwriter. His credits include Destroyer, The Invitation, Æon Flux, Clash of the Titans, R.I.P.D., and Ride Along.
Biography Hay was raised outside of Akron, Ohio. While in college at Brown University, he joined an improv comedy group, where he met his future writing partner Matt Manfredi.
Most of his film screenwriting work has been with Manfredi. Their technique for joint screenwriting is to each write separate scenes and trade them to each other for further rewrites. In 2002, Hay and Manfredi directed the film Bug, with Manfredi being credited as the sole screenwriter of the film.
Hay has been married to filmmaker Karyn Kusama since 2006. He co-wrote the screenplays for Æon Flux, The Invitation, and Destroyer, which were all directed by Kusama. They have one child together.
Filmography YearTitleCredited asNotesWriterDirectorProducer2001Crazy/Beautiful 2002Bug Co-directed2002The Tuxedo Co-wrote story 2005Æon Flux Co-wrote screenplay2008The Dungeon Masters 2010Clash of the Titans 2013R.I.P.D. Co-wrote story and screenplay2014Ride Along 2015The Invitation 2016Ride Along 2 2018Destroyer 2021The Mysterious Benedict Society Co-created, co-wrote 2 episodes
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