Curry Barker to Write, Direct and Produce Next Horror Film for Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster

Curry Barker, director of the horror feature “Obsession,” is developing his next original horror film with Universal Film Group and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, according to multiple reports. The new project is described as Barker writing, directing, and producing the feature, which is set to be his third film with the same studio teams. The outlets say Barker’s prior success with “Obsession,” which has generated major box office results, is part of why the filmmakers are reuniting for another horror effort. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter characterize the upcoming movie as an original horror concept rather than a remake or adaptation. Deadline also frames the deal as a follow-up to Barker’s breakout, noting that “Obsession” remains strong commercially and that Barker also has another upcoming supernatural horror title, “Anything But Ghosts.” While details about plot, release timing, and casting are not provided in the reports, the coverage is consistent that Universal Film Group and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster will back the project, with Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky elements tied to the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster relationship.