Curry Barker signs eight-figure deal for new horror film

Director Curry Barker, whose debut horror film "Obsession" became a global box office phenomenon, has signed a new eight-figure deal to write, direct, and produce an original horror film for Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 18, 2026, solidifying the filmmaker's relationship with the studios following his breakout success.

The upcoming project, which will be Barker's third feature, is based on an original idea he pitched. Specific plot details are being kept under wraps. The film will be produced by Roy Lee and Steven Schneider's Spooky Pictures and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath's DivideConquer, with worldwide distribution handled by Universal Film Group.

In a statement, Barker expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying the film is something he has been excited to make for a while. He praised Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal for building a home for bold, original storytelling. Studio executives echoed the sentiment. NBCUniversal Entertainment Chairman Donna Langley lauded Barker's exceptional ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist and his filmmaking prowess, which she said is redefining what's...