Obsession Director Curry Barker Signs Eight Figure Deal for Next Movie
The original horror project was bought from Barker’s pitch as he returns for a third film with Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster after Obsession’s breakout success.
- On Thursday, filmmaker Curry Barker signed a deal to write, direct, and produce a new original horror feature for Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, marking his third collaboration with the studios.
- *Obsession* has become Focus Features' highest-grossing release of all time, expected to surpass $300 million worldwide after being made independently for just $750,000.
- Barker is currently finishing his second feature, *Anything But Ghosts*, starring Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard, with producers Spooky Pictures and Divide/Conquer also involved.
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Chairman Donna Langley praised Barker's "exceptional ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist," while Blumhouse Atomic Monster partners James Wan and Jason Blum noted he "did what only a handful of filmmakers manage."
- The reported eight-figure deal secures Barker's place within the Universal family, as he stated, "They've built the kind of home for bold, original storytelling.
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'Obsession' Creator Curry Barker Signs Big Money Deal With Universal for Next Horror Project
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‘Obsession’ director Curry Barker signs ‘rich eight-figure’ deal with Universal
LOS ANGELES - After the massive success of Curry Barker’s psychological horror Obsession, the filmmaker has once again joined hands with Universal and closed a “rich eight-figure deal” for his next project.
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