Curry Barker is rapidly becoming one of the most thrilling new talents in the horror genre. Even big-time producer Jason Blum has commended Barker as one of the most promising horror directors currently active. With his newest movie,Obsession, currently showing, Barker took a seat to talk about the project, his style of horror, and what's coming next.
To start with, Barker shared details about his long-standing creative relationship with Cooper Tomlinson, who appears in the film along with a group of skilled new actors. He mentioned that their collaboration began during their days in film school, and eventually, they chose to leave and focus entirely on filmmaking. Barker noted that after leaving school, the two started working together on content, which led to the creation of their sketch comedy brand "That's A Bad Idea." This helped them gain an online following and set the stage for future endeavors such asObsession. Watch the video below.
In another part of the discussion, Barker discussed the unexpected success of his inexpensive horror movie.Milk & Cereal, which became widely popular online and helped bring his work to a broader audience. When asked if the viral reaction was the point when Hollywood started taking notice, Barker acknowledged he thinks it was this project that brought him into the mainstream discussion, especially as industry publications and entertainment outlets began to focus on his work and creative perspective. Watch the clip below.
The momentum kept increasing as Barker discussed getting early recognition from renowned horror producer Jason Blum, who has called him one of the most thrilling new talents in the genre. Barker mentioned that this support has been very significant for him, and he added that Blum has been "amazing" in promoting his work. He also hinted that their partnership is not just a one-time effort, pointing out that they plan to collaborate on upcoming projects as his reputation in the horror field keeps expanding. Watch the clip below.
In selecting his main actor forObsession, Barker also explained how he found his actor for Bear, portrayed by Michael Johnston. Barker mentioned that the performer was initially on a casting shortlist and immediately caught his attention because of his extensive voiceover experience – something Barker hadn't noticed at first. What really grabbed his attention was the actor's voice, which Barker described as distinctly engaging and rich with emotional depth. This characteristic, along with a faint hint of darkness he detected in the actor's demeanor, led Barker to believe that Johnston was ideally suited for Bear, a role that demanded both sensitivity and an underlying sense of discomfort. Watch the clip below.
When talking about the film's more intense moments, Barker mentioned that a specific scene (SPOILER ALERT!) featuring the character Sarah almost crossed the lineObsessioninto NC-17 territory. Barker mentioned that the scene, in its initial version, was much more intense, leading him to reduce some aspects to prevent the restrictive rating. He pointed out that although the moment is still one of the film's most powerful, the changes were essential to maintain the film's wider appeal without sacrificing the emotional and psychological impact that made the sequence effective in the first place. Watch the clip below.
Completing the discussion, Barker briefly mentioned his goals beyondObsession, indicating a strong desire to keep growing within the horror genre while exploring new creative areas. He also hinted at future projects connected to A24'sTexas Chainsaw Massacre project, as well as Anything But Ghosts, indicating a packed schedule ahead as he capitalizes on his momentum and keeps developing his style across well-known franchises and new content. Watch the clip below.
"Obsession" is currently showing in cinemas.
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