Filmmaker Shares Insight Gained From Zach Cregger's Wisdom
WHO:
ComingSoon.net - Curry Barker is the director of the film "Obsession."
Deadline - Zach Cregger is the director of "Resident Evil."
WHAT:
Deadline - Barker stated, "We had a lot of challenges on Anything But Ghosts," indicating a shift in the production experience compared to "Obsession."
ComingSoon.net - Curry Barker learned valuable lessons from Zach Cregger regarding his script for "Anything But Ghosts."
Deadline - Barker stated, "The hardest day on Obsession was the easiest day on Anything But Ghosts."
Deadline - Barker's film "Obsession" grossed half a billion dollars.
WHERE:
Deadline - The discussion took place at Deadline's TIFF DGA panel.
WHEN:
ComingSoon.net - The discussion marked the one-year anniversary of "Obsession."
WHY:
ComingSoon.net - Barker admitted he should have followed Cregger's advice while shooting "Anything But Ghosts."
HOW:
Deadline - Barker is working on "Anything But Ghosts" with Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
(UPDATED September 18, 2026 23:00 UTC)
Barker announced that the production of "Anything But Ghosts" faced numerous challenges, marking a significant shift in the experience compared to their previous project, "Obsession." This statement was made during a deadline update at 22:02 UTC. The insights shared highlight the evolving nature of their creative process.
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(UPDATED September 18, 2026 22:02 UTC)
Curry Barker, the director of the film "Obsession," recently shared insights at Deadline's TIFF DGA panel, marking the one-year anniversary of his blockbuster that grossed half a billion dollars. During the discussion, Barker revealed that he learned valuable lessons from Zach Cregger, the director of "Resident Evil," and admitted he should have followed Cregger's advice while shooting his upcoming project, "Anything But Ghosts." Barker is currently collaborating with Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic Monster on "Anything But Ghosts," reflecting on the challenges he faced in both films.