Canterbury Explores Comedy-Horror Crossover

Curry Barker's latest film, Obsession, is a dark supernatural horror that explores toxic masculinity and the misogyny inherent in the Manic Pixie Dream Girl movie trope, marking a significant shift from his comedy roots. Barker, along with his friend Cooper Tomlinson, started out making shorts for the YouTube sketch-comedy channel That's A Bad Idea, before moving into horror filmmaking. His 2024 film Milk & Serial, a found-footage tale of an escalating prank war, became a viral sensation and attracted mainstream critical attention.

The event, taking place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury, will explore this trend of comedians turning to horror filmmaking. Alistair Ryder will discuss the work of filmmakers such as Jordan Peele, Zach Cregger, and Ari Aster, who have all made successful transitions from comedy to horror.

Tickets are with the button beside the article. This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of comedy-horror and understand what drives this crossover, making it a must-attend for fans of both genres.