Horror game inspired by The Simpsons and The Monkey's Paw
Curry Barker's follow-up to the breakout horror hit Obsession arrives in theaters on May 7, 2027. Anything But Ghosts reunites Barker with Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster for a horror-comedy set in the same universe. The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Aaron Paul, and Violet McGraw alongside Barker and Cooper Tomlinson as con artist ghost hunters who encounter the real thing.
Christopher Nolan, director of The Odyssey, weighs in on the rejection of "AI slop" by younger audiences, citing their preference for practical, tactile storytelling as seen in recent successes like Backrooms and Obsession. Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey, set to release on July 17, 2026, heavily features practical effects, including a 60-foot Cyclops puppet. This approach reflects a broader industry shift towards more real, less virtual, cinematic experiences.
Director Curry Barker, riding the success of Obsession, confirms he's in no hurry to produce Obsession 2, opting for a careful approach to the sequel. With Obsession surpassing $286.49 million globally on a $750,000 budget, Barker prioritizes quality over haste. Meanwhile, he's set to helm a new The Texas Chainsaw Massacre chapter, aiming to bring a fresh, frightening experience to a new generation.
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The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror II" segment, featuring a cursed monkey's paw, has inspired the horror movie Obsession. Legendary writers Al Jean and Mike Reiss share their thoughts on the connection, with Reiss admitting he was "blown away" by the film. The segment's origins trace back to W. W. Jacobs' 1902 short story "The Monkey’s Paw".
