Curry Barker Sets Third Film With Universal, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster

Curry Barker has found a home for his next horror feature, reuniting with Universal Film Group and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.

The Obsession auteur will write, direct and produce his third film for the banners, following his $297M breakout horror hit—which is still on a box office hot streak—and his upcoming supernatural title Anything But Ghosts, which he wrote, directed and also stars in alongside Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard and Violet McGraw.

While plot details are currently being kept under wraps, the film is based on an original idea pitched by Barker.

“This film is something I’ve been excited to make for a while, and I’m thrilled to be re-teaming with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group for it,” said Barker. “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.”

NBCUniversal Entertainment Chairman Donna Langley praised Barker’s “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 said they’re “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.”

The project is produced by Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky Pictures and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath’ Divide/Conquer. It will be distributed worldwide by Universal Film Group.

Barker is repped by Underground, United Talent Agency, The Lede Company and Yorn Levine.