Horror Director Curry Barker Releases New Short Film 'Mama Bear' on YouTube

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Curry Barker, known for the horror film Obsession, has released a nearly five-minute horror short called 'Mama Bear' on YouTube, sponsored by Windows. Barker is also set to release a new film, Anything but Ghosts, in May 2027.

Curry Barker, the filmmaker behind the popular horror movie Obsession, has uploaded a new horror short titled "Mama Bear" to his YouTube channel called that’s a bad idea. The nearly five-minute video delivers an unsettling experience with some graphic content, making it suited for horror enthusiasts looking for a chilling watch especially as Halloween approaches. According to the video description, Barker managed the writing, directing, and editing himself, showcasing his creative control over the project. Notably, the short film’s production received sponsorship from Windows, and Barker was recently featured with a Surface laptop in an Instagram video, highlighting this partnership. Expanding his horror portfolio, Barker is preparing to follow up Obsession with a feature film named Anything but Ghosts, slated for release in May 2027. Barker’s work aligns with the current surge in horror’s popularity, reflected in successes like Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, a film by another YouTuber that has performed well at the box office this year and continues with new YouTube episodes. Barker’s fresh YouTube short contributes to the growing trend of digital content creators crossing over into mainstream horror entertainment while leveraging modern promotional platforms and sponsorships.