Anything but Ghosts
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| Directed by | Curry Barker |
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| Cinematography | Taylor Clemons |
| Edited by | Curry Barker |
| Music by | Rock Burwell |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million[1] |
Anything but Ghosts is an upcoming American horror comedy film directed by Curry Barker and written by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson. The film stars Tomlinson, Barker, Bryce Dallas Howard, Aaron Paul, and Violet McGraw. Its plot follows two fake paranormal investigators who eventually face actual ghosts within their deceptive business. The film takes place in the same fictional universe as Barker's previous film, Obsession (2025).[2]
Jason Blum, Roy Lee, and Steven Schneider serve as producers through their Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Spooky Pictures banners, respectively, alongside Divide/Conquer, Image Nation Studios, and That's a Bad Idea.[3]
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 7, 2027.
Premise
[edit]Two fake paranormal investigators must face real ghosts while dealing with the deception of their own fraudulent business.[2]
In June 2026, Tomlinson described the film "like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary" while on a podcast.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Cooper Tomlinson as Eddy
- Curry Barker as Mouse
- Bryce Dallas Howard
- Aaron Paul
- Violet McGraw
- Chris Reinacher
Production
[edit]In September 2025, it was announced that Curry Barker would direct, co-write, and co-star in Anything but Ghosts with Cooper Tomlinson. Jason Blum would produce for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Roy Lee and Steven Schneider for Spooky Pictures, Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath for Divide/Conquer, with Image Nation Abu Dhabi and That's a Bad Idea backing the film.[5][6][7]
In April 2026, Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Violet McGraw joined the cast of the film.[8][9][10] In June 2026, actor and comedian Chris Reinacher joined the cast.[11]
Principal photography began on March 9, 2026, in Vancouver, under the working title Faraday and wrapped on April 11, 2026.[12][13]
Release
[edit]Anything but Ghosts is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027.[14]
In March 2026, Focus Features acquired distribution rights to the film, having previously acquired Barker's directorial debut Obsession out of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.[15][8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Barasch, Alex (May 11, 2026). "The Twenty-Six-Year-Old Behind Obsession, a Terrifying Tale of a Crush Gone Awry". The New Yorker. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- 1 2 Garner, Glenn (May 28, 2026). "Curry Barker Teases Next Film 'Anything But Ghosts' Exists In Same Universe As 'Obsession'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (September 3, 2025). "Curry Barker to Direct, Star in 'Anything But Ghosts' for Jason Blum, Roy Lee (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 5, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Miska, Brad (June 30, 2026). "'Anything But Ghosts' Star Cooper Tomlinson Describes Curry Barker's Horror Film as "Key and Peele Walked Into 'Hereditary'"". Dread Central. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "ANYTHING BUT GHOSTS: Jason Blum To Produce Next Feature From MILK & SERIAL's Curry Barker". September 4, 2025. Archived from the original on December 1, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex. "'Milk & Serial' Filmmaker to Direct 'Anything But Ghosts' for Jason Blum - Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Hamman, Cody (September 8, 2025). "Anything But Ghosts: Curry Barker to direct and star in horror film for producers Jason Blum and Roy Lee". JoBlo. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 23, 2026). "Focus Features Boards Curry Barker's Blumhouse & Spooky Pictures' 'Anything But Ghosts'; Aaron Paul Starring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 29, 2026). "Bryce Dallas Howard Boards Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 30, 2026). "Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts' Adds Violet McGraw". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 2, 2026). "Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts', Next Pic With Focus Features & Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Adds Chris Reinacher". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ "These movies and TV shows are filming in Metro Vancouver this February". Vancouver Is Awesome. January 30, 2026. Archived from the original on January 31, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Faraday - ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor". Archived from the original on March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2026). "Curry Barker's Next Movie 'Anything But Ghosts' Sets May 2027 Release". Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Anything But Ghosts; Motion picture". U.S. Copyright Office. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Upcoming films
- 2027 films
- 2027 American films
- 2027 English-language films
- 2027 supernatural horror films
- 2020s horror thriller films
- American ghost films
- American comedy horror films
- American horror thriller films
- American supernatural horror films
- American supernatural thriller films
- Blumhouse Productions films
- Atomic Monster films
- English-language horror thriller films
- Films produced by Jason Blum
- Films produced by Roy Lee
- Films shot in Vancouver
- Focus Features films
- Films directed by Curry Barker
- YouTuber films