Overview
- The short was released on Barker’s That’s a Bad Idea YouTube channel and premiered live on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Barker wrote, directed, and edited the roughly five‑minute film and cast Jon Lee Richardson, Katie Sarife, Ericka Kreuz and Joshua Snyder.
- Microsoft/Windows sponsored the production, illustrating how a tech brand funded a fast turnaround creative that Barker published for free online.
- Critics and fans noted the short’s tone and visual style echo Barker’s feature Obsession, prompting viewer speculation about possible links between the two works.
- The project reunited key Obsession collaborators on a shoot completed in a matter of weeks and arrives as Barker continues to prepare studio features including Anything But Ghosts for May 2027 and other reported studio deals.