Focus Features acquired the film directed by Barker.
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What happened
Focus Features acquired the film directed by Barker.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Industry events connect the dots: Cannes executives met in Toronto for TIFF, while Focus Features acquired the film of YouTuber Curry Barker, whose work is compared to Zach Cregger's.Sub-event
- Focus Features acquired distribution rights for Obsession.Sub-event
- Curry Barker directed and performed in the successful microbudget film 'Obsession', which involved Focus Features.Sub-event
Focus Features acquired the film directed by Barker.1 source
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Curry Barker agreed to direct A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre, while Focus Features picked up Obsession from Barker. A24 is also utilizing Kane Parsons for upcoming projects.Also in this story
- Dark Sky Films is re-releasing The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, with A24 continuing its legacy and Fathom Events celebrating the day.
- The independent film projects involving A24, Focus Features, and director Curry Barker have culminated in a major commercial and critical success.
- Kane Parsons directed A24's biggest movie ever.
- Curry Barker and Jordan Peele gained inspiration from genre pioneers on May 28, 2026.
The entities involved
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Curry Barker
American director
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Focus Features
art house films division of NBCUniversal
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