Obsession Director Curry Barker Inks Deal with Blumhouse Atomic Monster
Horror sensation Curry Barker is officially bringing his next film to Blumhouse Atomic Monster, a major win for the genre powerhouse. This deal comes hot on the heels of Barker's breakout hit, Obsession, which rocketed past $300 million globally and cemented his status as horror's new 'it' director.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster reportedly beat out other bidders for the currently secret project. Barker will take the reins as writer, producer, and director, with Universal on board for distribution. James Wan and Jason Blum praised Barker for making "wholly original" work that connects with a massive audience. This partnership solidifies their commitment to fostering unique genre voices. Fans should also note Barker is slated to reinvent an iconic horror franchise after this new film. Big moves from a director on the rise.
“Blumhouse Atomic Monster secured the next film from horror's new favorite, Curry Barker, after a reported bidding war.”
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This deal is a huge vote of confidence for Curry Barker, signaling that Blumhouse Atomic Monster is doubling down on original horror voices. Fans should be excited to see what unique vision Barker brings next, especially with Universal distributing. It's also interesting to note his next project after this is a franchise reboot – a sign of a director with big ambitions.
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