Curry Barker’s Third Film, an Original Horror Concept, Heads to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster

Barker will write, direct and produce his third feature which comes to Universal Film 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/Conquer. It’s based on an original idea from a pitch from Barker, and plot details are under wraps. Drake, Zara Larsson, Ella Langley Among Spotify's 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions Spotify Reverts iPhone App Icon to Original Version, Dropping Controversial Disco-Ball Logo Barker’s second film, “Anything But Ghosts,” is currently in post-production for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Focus Features, which released “Obsession.” Popular on Variety Said 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. 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,” said Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s James Wan and Jason Blum in a joint statement. Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Spooky Pictures and Divide/Conquer had already signed onto “Anything But Ghosts” even before “Obsession” premiered in Toronto. Blumhouse Atomic Monster then came on board “Obsession” as an executive producer. “Obsession” has become Focus Features’ highest-grossing release of all time and is expected to surpass $300 million worldwide this weekend. Barker’s third film will be distributed worldwide . Barker directs and stars in “Anything But Ghosts” which he co-wrote alongside Cooper Tomlinson, who also stars. Co-stars include Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business. Barker is repped by Underground, United Talent Agency, The Lede Company, and Yorn Levine. News of the deal was first reported . Rolling Stone Jelly Roll Calls Out Cheating Rumors Amid Bunnie Xo Divorce: ‘My Best Friend Forever’ Robb Report Porsche’s Limited Edition 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition Is an Ode to Its First U. Car Sportico World Cup Bumps Relevance of Local NJ Media Company WWD Nordstrom to Remove ‘Props’ That Artist Claimed Were Knockoffs