Director Curry Barker, riding high off the massive success of his horror film Obsession, expressed openness to directing a video game adaptation in a recent podcast appearance.
Obsession grossed over $220 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget, making Barker one of Hollywood's hottest prospects right now. He's already committed to a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film and plans sequels and a TV series for Obsession itself. When asked about video game movies during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Barker didn't dismiss the idea outright, though he acknowledged he's not a hardcore gamer personally.
The director expressed genuine interest in tackling the video game adaptation space if the right project came along. He didn't name a specific property he'd pursue, but his willingness to enter the sector signals another major filmmaker considering the increasingly crowded gaming-to-screen adaptation market.
Video game movies have become a legitimate focus for studios after years of critical and commercial failures. Recent successes like the Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Last of Us HBO series, and Sonic franchises proved audiences embrace quality game adaptations. Major directors and producers now view the space as a viable creative opportunity rather than a quick paycheck.
Barker's track record with Obsession demonstrates his ability to maximize tight budgets and deliver massive returns. That efficiency could appeal to studios looking to adapt gaming properties sustainably. His horror chops specifically position him well for darker game franchises.
The video game adaptation pipeline continues to expand. Netflix, Amazon, and traditional studios actively hunt for film and television rights to recognized gaming IPs. With Barker's current momentum and openness to the space, landing him for a major game adaptation could become attractive to publishers seeking A-list directorial talent.