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Bryce Dallas Howard Joins Curry Barker’s Horror Film “Anything But Ghosts”
4/30/2026, 4:47:41 AM
Cast Announcement and Production Details
Bryce Dallas Howard has been added to the ensemble of “Anything But Ghosts,” a horror feature directed by Curry Barker. The film is produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Spooky Pictures, Divide/Conquer, Image Nation and That’s a Bad Idea, with executive producers Curry Barker, Cooper Tomlinson and Image Nation’s Ben Ross. Focus Features is slated to release the picture on May 15.
Background: Curry Barker’s Recent Momentum
Barker’s profile rose after his low-budget YouTube horror “Milk & Serial” and the sketch-comedy origins that led to the $800-budget “Milk & Serial.” His first major studio success, “Obsession,” sold for more than $10 million at the Toronto Film Festival, was described as the festival’s biggest sale, and is set for a May 15 release by Focus Features. He has also been tapped to direct the next installment of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” for A24, and industry observers have called him a hot commodity in the horror genre.
Key Figures & Groups
- Bryce Dallas Howard – Known for roles in the “Jurassic World” franchise, “Rocketman,” “The Help,” and the Disney+ “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Ahsoka” and “Skeleton Crew.” She has directed documentaries for Apple TV and Disney+, founded Nine Muses Entertainment, and teaches at NYU’s Tisch School. Representation includes CAA, Entertainment 360 and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
- Curry Barker – Writer-director of “Anything But Ghosts,” co-writer with Cooper Tomlinson, and a frequent collaborator with Tomlinson, who also appears in the film.
- Producers – Jason Blum (Blumhouse-Atomic Monster), Roy Lee and Steven Schneider (Spooky Pictures), Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath (Divide/Conquer). Image Nation and That’s a Bad Idea also provide financing and production support.
Why It Matters
The project marks the first collaboration between horror producers Jason Blum and Roy Lee. Howard’s involvement adds mainstream star power and reflects her experience as both actress and director within the horror genre.
Official Statements & Responses
Focus Features confirmed it will distribute “Anything But Ghosts.” Production credits list Jason Blum, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Image Nation and That’s a Bad Idea as producers, with Curry Barker, Cooper Tomlinson and Ben Ross as executive producers.
Criticism & Opposition
No dissenting commentary or criticism appears in the available reports.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree that plot details remain undisclosed. No alternative release dates or distribution plans have been reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “‘Anything But Ghosts’ – Bryce Dallas Howard Joins Next Horror Film from ‘Obsession’ Filmmaker I still haven’t seen Obsession, yet I already can’t wait for Curry Barker‘s next film, Anything But Ghosts.” — Dread Central author
- “Studios are obsessed, you could say.” — Dread Central author
- “‘Anything But Ghosts’ – Bryce Dallas Howard Joins Next Horror Film from ‘Obsession’ Filmmaker I still haven’t seen Obsession, yet I already can’t wait for Curry Barker‘s next film, Anything But Ghosts.” — Dread Central headline
What’s Next
“Anything But Ghosts” is scheduled to open on May 15 through Focus Features. Barker’s next announced assignment is directing the upcoming “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” installment for A24.
