A24 pulled back the curtain. back roomAn unsettling tease, a must-see. A science fiction horror film directed by Kane Parsons. It is based on Parsons’ web series of the same name. back room It follows the story of a psychiatrist who ventures into another maze-like dimension to save his patients. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor.Chuck’s Life, Doctor Strange), Renate Reinvsve(sentimental value), Mark Duplass (wait quietly), Finn Bennett (knight of the seven kingdoms), Lucita Maxwell (reduction) and Avan Jogia (56 days).
This horror film marks Parsons’ feature debut as the youngest director in A24 history. but, back room It’s already established itself as one of the most ambitious and promising horror films of the year, and not just because of its star-studded cast. The film is based on the horror franchise that Parsons helped popularize through years of online content, and uses a unique, scary filmmaking style that would only be enhanced by big-budget films.
The Backrooms franchise has already become an internet sensation.
back room With a rich mythology already in place with a devoted fan base, Parsons and A24 have the ingredients for a successful horror film. The web series follows members of the Async lab as they explore the titular room, encountering several anomalous objects and creatures.
Even without showing scary monsters, back room The strange and isolated environment evokes our primal fear of the unknown. It looks like an ordinary office building, but you can tell something is very wrong. An infinite, empty space like this could not exist. Just being in this room is breathtaking, as there appears to be no escape.
The series itself is based on the popular 4chan creepypasta, which inspired people to create their own stories about the backroom and its various levels. Over the years, this online urban legend has developed a widespread fandom that spreads across the Internet. It even inspired a popular Apple TV series. disconnectionAccording to show creator Dan Erickson.
‘Backroom’ An already large fan base helped propel Parsons’ web series to online stardom, garnering millions of subscribers and tens of millions of views. This ultimately led to A24 and Shawn Levy (stranger things, Deadpool & Wolverine) and James Wan (Conjuring, cunning).
As a filmmaker, Parsons’ story is not uncommon. As seen in Chris Stuckmann’s film, we’ve seen a growing trend of YouTube celebrities branching out into indie horror films. shelby oaks and Markiplier’s iron lung. A24 was already part of this trend in 2023 when it released hits from Danny and Michael Philippou. talk to me.
Backrooms takes us in a bold new direction.
A24’s teaser back room The feature suggests it will capture the look and feel of Parsons’ web series, including some of its production values. The trailer evokes the narrative style of the source material, focusing on the fears and anxieties of such a vast and shifting space without giving too much away.
Although Parsons’ original short films were presented in a found footage style, his work appears to take a more traditional, cinematic approach, with sharp visuals and steady, controlled camerawork. At the same time, it showcases the franchise’s trademark giant yellow maze, giving fans a fresh, immersive and satisfying viewing experience.
Parsons proved himself to be a talented filmmaker. back room Web series, and all this before he was 20 years old. Director Shin Dong has created many great scares through his web series on a minimal budget. With a massive fan base and resources, Parsons is ready to: back room It is one of the most successful horror movies of 2026.
Even people who aren’t familiar with the Backroomz franchise are likely to buy tickets when they see A24 attached to the production. Indie studios have been receiving tremendous acclaim from moviegoers over the past decade, especially for horror films such as: witch, oil field, lighthouse, Midsommarand X. Scary photos plastered with the studio’s logo are sure to attract a lot of people in the horror community.
It’s too early to say how. back room Based on the first teaser of the film, it will be released in theaters. At this point, it’s safe to say that Parsons and A24 will have more to show us in the coming months. The source material’s grand mythology and effective scares were made for Hollywood, and what we’ve seen so far is just the beginning. More horrors await behind closed doors.
see back room Released on May 29, 2026.