Curry Barker Stays Grounded for New Film

Curry Barker, following his global hit Obsession, is maintaining an indie ethos with his latest project, Anything But Ghosts, a supernatural horror film from Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Producer Cooper Tomlinson described the film as a chance for Barker to showcase a different side of his talent.

Tomlinson explained that the production aimed to "stay grounded" and "scrappy," a deliberate choice to preserve the magic of their creative process. He noted the challenges of Barker directing and acting simultaneously in complex scenes, like a four-page oner. The film itself features two con artists who pose as ghost hunters, only to find themselves in genuine peril when confronted by a real supernatural entity. The cast also includes notable actors such as Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Violet McGraw.

This project marks Barker's second collaboration with Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with a third film already set. In addition to Anything But Ghosts, Barker is also undertaking a reboot of the iconic horror franchise The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for A24.