“YIFXMA HJYNDUXMA GXDU ….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: X = I
ANSWER: “MAKING SOMETHING WITH REALLY DARK SUBJECT MATTER … DOESN’T MEAN EVERYBODY CAN’T LAUGH AND HAVE A GOOD TIME ON SET.” — FILMMAKER CURRY BARKER
CURRY BARKER
SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 • AGE 27 • AMERICAN FILMMAKER, ACTOR & COMEDIAN
🎬 FROM ALABAMA TO THE SCREEN
Curry Barker was born in Mobile, Alabama, and developed a career as a filmmaker, actor, and comedian. His work combines offbeat humor with suspense, particularly in short films created for online audiences.
😂 A COMEDY PARTNERSHIP
Barker teamed up with Cooper Tomlinson to create That’s a Bad Idea, a sketch comedy and filmmaking duo. Their YouTube videos feature absurd situations, unexpected twists, and a mixture of comedy and horror.
🥛 THE $800 HORROR SENSATION
In 2024, Barker directed Milk & Serial, a found-footage horror film produced for approximately $800. Released free on YouTube, the film attracted widespread attention for its inventive storytelling and remarkably small budget.
🏆 A BREAKTHROUGH AT TORONTO
Barker’s second horror feature, Obsession, premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film finished as first runner-up for the festival’s Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award and secured a multimillion-dollar distribution deal with Focus Features.
📺 BEYOND THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
In addition to writing and directing, Barker has worked as an actor. His television credits include a 2023 appearance in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, playing Joey in the episode “Risk E. Rat’s Pizza and Amusement Center.”
🌟 FROM YOUTUBE TO MAJOR STUDIOS
Barker’s rapid rise brought collaborations with major horror producers, including Jason Blum. In 2026, he was announced as the writer and director of a new interpretation of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for A24, marking another significant step in his filmmaking career.
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