Curry Barker's next movie gets a release date
The Obsession director's upcoming film, Anything But Ghosts , releases on May 7, 2027.
Curry Barker's upcoming film, Anything But Ghosts, has been granted a release date. On Tuesday, Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster revealed that the movie will debut in theaters nationwide on May 7, 2027. Barker, along with his frequent collaborator Cooper Tomlinson, co-wrote the film. Together, they star as "wannabe 'ghosthunters' who find themselves in over their heads as things spiral wildly and terrifyingly out of control," according to the movie's synopsis.
The film's ensemble cast also features Violet McGraw, Chris Reinacher, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Aaron Paul. Similar to Obsession, Anything But Ghosts' release date is slated for May, suggesting Focus may be aiming for a repeat of the record-breaking success. Obsession amassed $519 million worldwide and set a new benchmark as Focus Features' highest-grossing film ever, a remarkable achievement for a movie with a reported budget under $1 million.
In a June interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Barker described Anything But Ghosts as a "buddy comedy," but assured that it will retain its "scary and messed up" elements. While Barker's Obsession success may have influenced certain aspects of the film's production, he emphasized that it will remain distinct. "Thank God I have people around me to ground me and tell me that Anything But Ghosts is good and different, and that's OK," he stated.
"Nobody wants the same movie twice. So people can expect it to be very different than Obsession, but my voice will still be very strong in it."
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