After the blockbuster success of his debut characteristic “Obsession,” Curry Barker‘s subsequent movie, an authentic horror idea, is about up with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Common Movie Group.
Barker will write, direct and produce his third characteristic which involves Common Movie by means of the filmmaker’s relationship with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky Footage and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath’s Divide/Conquer. It’s primarily based on an authentic thought from a pitch from Barker, and plot particulars are below wraps.
Barker’s second movie, “Anything But Ghosts,” is at the moment in post-production for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Focus Options, which launched “Obsession.”
Stated Barker, “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.”
“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,” mentioned NBCUniversal Leisure Chairman Donna Langley. “Barker’s talent is redefining what’s possible and we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with him.”
“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,” mentioned Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s James Wan and Jason Blum in a joint assertion.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Spooky Footage and Divide/Conquer had already signed onto “Anything But Ghosts” even earlier than “Obsession” premiered in Toronto. Blumhouse Atomic Monster then got here on board “Obsession” as an government producer.
“Obsession” has turn into Focus Options’ highest-grossing launch of all time and is anticipated to surpass $300 million worldwide this weekend.
Barker’s third movie can be distributed worldwide by Common Movie Group.
Barker directs and stars in “Anything But Ghosts” which he co-wrote alongside Cooper Tomlinson, who additionally stars. Co-stars embrace Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard within the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who’re pressured to face actual ghosts and the lies underpinning their enterprise.
Barker is repped by Underground, United Expertise Company, The Lede Firm, and Yorn Levine.
Information of the deal was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter.
