Following the huge success of his horror film
"Obsession",
Curry Barker's next film is currently in development with Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The film will be written, directed and produced by Barker, and it has been described as an original horror concept based on an original idea from the filmmaker's own pitch. Plot details are being kept under wraps. Universal Film Group will handle worldwide distribution.
The film landed at Universal through the filmmaker's relationship with Blumhouse Atomic Monster,
Roy Lee and
Steven Schneider's Spooky Pictures and
Adam Hendricks and
Greg Gilreath's Divide/Conquers. Meanwhile, Barker's
"Anything but Ghosts", is currently in post-production for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Focus Features, which also released
"Obsession".
"Anything but Ghosts" is directed by and co-stars Barker, who also co-wrote the script alongside
Cooper Tomlinson, who also stars. The cast also includes
Aaron Paul and
Bryce Dallas Howard. The story follows two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business. Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Spooky Pictures and Divide/Conquer were already on board for
"Anything but Ghosts" even before
"Obsession" premiered in Toronto. Blumhouse Atomic Monster then joined
"Obsession" as an executive producer.
Barker had this to say in a statement:
"This film is something I've been excited to make for a while, and I'm thrilled to be reteaming with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group for it. They've built the kind of home for bold, original storytelling that every filmmaker dreams of, and I couldn't imagine better collaborators for this film".
NBCUnniversal Entertainment chairman
Donna Langley said the following:
"Curry Barker has an exceptional ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist, pairing an innate instinct for what resonates with audiences with extraordinary filmmaking prowess. Barker's talent is redefining what's possible and we're thrilled to continue our partnership with him"
Blumhouse Atomic Monster's
James Wan and
Jason Blum added in a joint statement:
"With 'Obsession' Curry did what only a handful of filmmakers manage in a generation: he made something wholly original that connected with a massive audience, and that connection is what we care about most. The best filmmakers can work anywhere, and we are proud to have a growing slate with Curry. Getting to put this project in front of the fans his work speaks to is the whole reason we do this".
