Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster outbid $10 million for Barker's next horror
Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster just landed Curry Barker's next original horror movie in a major deal, reportedly outbidding another studio's $10 million offer.
After his Obsession mega-hit, Barker is quickly becoming one of horror's most talked-about directors.
Langley praises Barker amid busy slate
This is Barker's third big project on the go: his finished film Anything but Ghosts is set for release with Focus Features, and he's also rebooting Texas Chain Saw Massacre at A24.
NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley said, "Curry Barker has an 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."