A24’s Obsession director wants to make a new Nightmare on Elm Street movie next
Curry Barker, the rising horror filmmaker behind A24’s “Obsession,” is set to reboot the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise for the distributor, planning to refocus the long-running slasher series on the cannibal family at its core. In an interview discussing his latest film, Barker revealed aspirations to work on other iconic horror properties, specifically mentioning “Nightmare on Elm Street” as a particularly appealing prospect.
Barker acknowledged that franchises like “Nightmare on Elm Street” represent highly sought-after properties with significant creative potential, but noted that the rights to the Freddy Krueger film series remain tightly controlled by their current owners, presenting a substantial barrier to entry for filmmakers interested in reimagining the concept. Despite the franchise’s enduring appeal and current industry momentum around revitalizing classic horror properties through fresh creative perspectives, Barker’s near-term focus remains on executing his Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot.
The remarks reflect a broader entertainment industry trend of revisiting and reimagining classic horror franchises through contemporary creative lenses, with A24 positioning itself as a key distributor for such elevated horror properties.