Oscar-winning mastermind Christopher Nolan has just dropped a bombshell: the man behind the monumental 'Inception', 'Interstellar', and now, record-shattering 'The Odyssey', is itching to unleash his dark side on the horror genre. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan revealed that he's been bitten by the fear bug, but only if it's approached with a concept that will make your skin crawl – just like Curry Barker's chilling hit 'Obsession'.
'The Odyssey' has smashed box office records, raking in an estimated £196 million worldwide, and cementing its place as the highest-grossing live-action opening of the year. But don't think Nolan is done breaking barriers yet; with this kind of success under his belt, he's ready to take on a new challenge that will have fans on the edge of their seats – if they dare enter the world of horror.
When asked about his plans for a foray into fear-flick territory, Nolan fired back with his signature wit: "They don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story any more. Just buy a ticket." And buy tickets they will – after all, who wouldn't want to see what this genius has in store? The director also revealed that 'The Odyssey' itself has sparked plenty of speculation about him tackling darker themes; as it turns out, Nolan's appetite for more has been whetted.
But don't expect Nolan to jump into the horror genre without giving it some serious thought. "Horror as a genre has to be approached very carefully from a conceptual point of view," he explained, "You have to have an amazing idea." He's not just looking for a fright fest; no way – this is about crafting a story that will leave audiences breathless and begging for more.
Curry Barker's 'Obsession' must be doing something right – Nolan praised the film as an example of how horror can be done with style. Barker, who has already made waves with his short horror films on YouTube, is planning to adapt more of his online work into feature-length projects. For fans eagerly awaiting Nolan's next move, don't hold your breath just yet – the director has indicated it will be at least three years before he unleashes another cinematic masterpiece.