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Curry Barker Narrates Obsession's Pivotal Party Scene for NYT

The 'Obsession' writer-director breaks down the lingering shots behind the film's shocking turning point, days after previewing his next project.

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What to know

  • Curry Barker's 'Obsession' was a horror hit now streaming on Peacock; its party scene turn to violence is the subject of an NYT breakdown.
  • Barker's next film, 'Anything But Ghosts,' was already completed before 'Obsession' opened wide, which he says gives it a 'free pass' from comparison pressure.
  • Barker has expressed openness to directing television, including multi-season character arcs.

“I think it is [something I'm interested in]. And only because I love telling stories, and some stories are perfect for an hour and 30 minutes, some stories need two hours, and some stories need eight hours.”

Curry Barker, Writer-director of 'Obsession' · Collider ↗ · Oct 24

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Curry Barker Narrates Obsession's Pivotal Party Scene for NYT
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    Barker narrates Obsession's party scene for NYT

    The New York Times released an 'Anatomy of a Scene' segment in which Barker walks through the film's party sequence, explaining how he used lingering shots to build discomfort before the scene's turn to violence.

    “I wanted the party scene to be a big turning point in this movie, and I thought, if there's going to be something horrific that happens, I want it to take place in a public forum like a party.”
    — Curry Barker
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    Barker previews his next film and openness to TV

    In a Collider interview, Curry Barker discussed the pressure of following 'Obsession' with his next movie, 'Anything But Ghosts,' which he had already finished filming before 'Obsession' opened wide, and said he is interested in directing television.

    “I think I'm gonna get a free pass with Ghosts because I didn't have that pressure, you know.”
    — Curry Barker
    1. 1 outlet ‘Obsession’ Director Explains Why His Next Horror Movie Deserves a “Free Pass” [Exclusive]

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