Curry Barker’s new horror short film is set to premiere this week. The project will debut online, allowing viewers to check out the Obsession director’s latest work without waiting for a theatrical release.
Windows announced on social media that Mama Bear will premiere on YouTube on October 29, 2026. Viewers can also sign up for platform notifications to receive an alert when it becomes available. The short features Jon Lee Richardson as Floyd, Katie Sarife as Lacey, Ericka Kreuz as Ms. Wilson, and Joshua Snyder as Floyd’s doppelgänger. Vivian Gray, who worked as the production designer on Obsession, is also working on the project.
Barker has built his career through independent horror films and online videos. His feature debut, Obsession, brought him wider recognition for its disturbing take on love and desire. The filmmaker previously gained attention with projects such as The Chair and Milk & Serial, which showcased his approach to horror on a smaller budget.
Curry Barker also has a new horror movie coming out next year
Beyond Mama Bear, Barker has another major horror project on the horizon. His upcoming horror-comedy Anything But Ghosts will arrive in theaters on May 7, 2027. Barker will direct and star in the film alongside Cooper Tomlinson, Aaron Paul, and Bryce Dallas Howard. The story follows ghost-hunting con artists who encounter an actual supernatural threat.
Barker will write and direct a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24. The project will bring his creative approach to the long-running franchise, although details about its plot and release date remain undisclosed. He is also developing a horror film with Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Universal. The production has yet to reveal further information about its story or cast.
With Mama Bear arriving this week, fans can look forward to Barker’s latest short while awaiting updates on his upcoming feature films.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
