Curry Barker expands world of 'Obsession' with new film 'Anything But Ghosts'
Los Angeles, June 4
Following the strong success of his recent film 'Obsession,' filmmaker Curry Barker has added actor and filmmaker Chris Reinacher to the cast of his upcoming movie Anything But Ghosts.
According to Deadline, the film is being backed by Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, along with Spooky Pictures and Divide/Conquer.
Acccording to the publication, the announcement comes as 'Obsession' continues its impressive run at the box office.
The film has earned more than USD 111 million domestically and has become Focus Features' highest-grossing movie in the domestic market. It also received an A- CinemaScore, a rare achievement for a horror film.
Chris Reinacher joins a cast that already includes Curry Barker, Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, Violet McGraw and Cooper Tomlinson.
Reinacher is known for his work as an actor, filmmaker, writer and digital creator. His videos have received more than 400 million views online, while his short films have been screened at festivals including Sundance and Cannes.
His latest project is the sci-fi comedy short film Fly Me to the Earth, which he directed, co-wrote and starred in alongside Barker and Tomlinson. He has also appeared in shows such as Superstore and The Mindy Project.
Anything But Ghosts has been co-written by Barker and his longtime collaborator Cooper Tomlinson. The duo are also part of the popular comedy group That's a Bad Idea, which has built a large following across social media platforms.
The film is being produced by Jason Blum, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath, with support from Image Nation and That's a Bad Idea.
— ANI
Reader Comments
USD 111 million domestic for a horror film? That's insane. And an A- CinemaScore too – horror movies rarely get that. I wonder if 'Anything But Ghosts' will have the same kind of psychological depth. 'Obsession' was really well-made for a low-budget film.
Nice to see Chris Reinacher getting a big break. His short films on YouTube are genuinely creative. 'Fly Me to the Earth' sounds like a fun sci-fi concept. I hope 'Anything But Ghosts' blends horror with humor like the 'That's a Bad Idea' group does.
Blumhouse has a solid track record with horror, but I'm a bit skeptical about how this will translate globally. Indian audiences might not connect with the humor as much. Still, always good to see fresh talent getting opportunities. Hope it doesn't turn into another generic ghost story. 🤞
A horror film with a huge online creator cast? That's a smart move for reaching younger audiences. 'Obsession' proved you don't need a massive budget to create buzz. I'm curious what 'Anything But Ghosts' will be about – the title is intriguing.
Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in a horror film? That's an unusual but exciting combo. Curry Barker seems to be building a unique cinematic universe. The fact that 'Obsession' got an A- CinemaScore shows audiences are hungry for fresh storytelling.
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