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Biar Digiling Kritikus, Scary Movie Langsung Cuan di Box Office DebutDespite receiving low critic scores, Scary Movie 6 has achieved a strong opening weekend at the box office, earning $55 million domestically and topping the North American charts. The film's global earnings reached $105.5 million against a $30 million budget. Masters of the Universe debuted at second place with $54.3 million globally, while Backrooms continued its successful run in third.
Death Stranding movie director reveals Hideo Kojima's reaction to his scriptDirector Michael Sarnoski has provided an update on the Death Stranding movie script, stating that Hideo Kojima is very pleased with its progress. Sarnoski is currently finalizing revisions with Kojima and A24, aiming to create an original story within the game's universe that honors the source material while introducing new characters. While not a direct adaptation of the games, Sarnoski has not ruled out the possibility of familiar characters appearing.
Backrooms Cetak Rekor Jadi Film Terlaris A24 di Amerika UtaraThe psychological horror film Backrooms has become A24's highest-grossing film in North America, projected to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the film originated from popular YouTube Shorts and a creepypasta series, drawing a significant Gen Z audience.
Backrooms director Kane Parsons wants to direct a Portal movieDirector Kane Parsons, known for the film Backrooms, has expressed interest in directing a movie based on Valve's video game franchise Portal. Parsons cited Portal as an inspiration for his own work and mentioned his desire to bring the puzzle-platformer to the big screen. However, a Portal film has been in development hell since 2013, with initial announcements made by Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams.
A24's Backrooms leads to a surge in players for two co-op horror games inspired by the viral creepypastaThe success of A24's horror film 'Backrooms' has led to a significant increase in player numbers for two co-op horror games inspired by the same viral creepypasta: 'Escape the Backrooms' and 'Backrooms: Escape Together'. Both games have seen substantial player count surges, with 'Backrooms: Escape Together' reaching a new concurrent player peak and 'Escape the Backrooms' experiencing a resurgence, also launching on Xbox Game Pass.
Director of one of 2026's biggest surprise horror hits slams GenAI: "If I could snap my fingers and make generative AI disappear forever, I probably would"Kane Parsons, director of the surprise horror hit Backrooms, has expressed strong opposition to generative AI, stating he would eliminate it if possible. While acknowledging potential VFX uses, he finds no creative enjoyment in AI tools and views their prevalence as a symptom of cultural and economic decline, though he is interested in artistically interrogating its iconography in future projects.
Backrooms Cetak Rekor Debut Box Office untuk Horor OrisinalThe psychological horror film Backrooms achieved the biggest debut in history for an original horror movie, earning $81 million domestically and $118 million globally. Directed by the young Kane Parsons, the film's success marks a significant achievement for A24 and Chernin Entertainment, surpassing previous box office records and demonstrating the appeal of liminal spaces and original horror concepts to younger audiences.
Backrooms movie is just a start toward the 'true root of the narrative,' says director: 'I am definitely…The director of the successful Backrooms movie, Kane Parsons, has stated that the film is just the beginning of exploring the narrative's true roots. Despite the ambiguous ending, Parsons confirmed he has a contract and plans to continue the story, potentially through a sequel or by returning to the original YouTube series that inspired the film.
Viral Berbahasa Indonesia, Backrooms Debut Impresif di Box OfficeThe psychological sci-fi horror film Backrooms, a directorial debut for YouTuber Kane Parsons, has achieved an impressive opening weekend at the North American box office, earning $81.4 million domestically and $118 million globally against a $10 million budget. The film, inspired by a viral web series and creepypasta, has become one of the year's most profitable films and set several box office records for A24 and debut filmmakers.
The Backrooms film left me with more questions than answers and that's why it's the perfect adaptationThis article discusses Kane Parsons' film adaptation of The Backrooms, praising its ability to satisfy both new viewers and long-time fans of the creepypasta. The author highlights how the film retains the core mystery and allegorical themes of memory loss while effectively using its entities and characters to drive the narrative forward, ultimately leaving the audience with lingering questions that enhance the experience.
Horror is dominating the box office as Obsession and Backrooms outperform new Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu…Original horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' are outperforming the new Star Wars movie 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the box office. 'Backrooms' set a new opening weekend record for A24, while 'Obsession' continues its strong run. Both horror movies had significantly smaller budgets than the Star Wars film, making their success particularly notable.
Backrooms to triple previous A24 opening weekend record at $85+ millionThe film adaptation of the internet meme 'Backrooms' has achieved a massive opening weekend, grossing an estimated $85-$88 million, significantly surpassing A24's previous record holder, 'Civil War'. The film's success is noted for its connection to online gaming culture, with director Kane Parsons dreaming in 'Portals' and the film's environments appearing in games like 'Straftat' and 'Roblox'.
Backrooms and Exit 8 make the perfect double feature for videogame-adjacent horror moviesThe films Backrooms and Exit 8 are highlighted as excellent examples of "survivalone" psychological horror, drawing parallels to video game experiences. Backrooms, based on a YouTube series and creepypasta, features Chiwetel Ejiofor trapped in an endless office labyrinth, while Exit 8, a direct adaptation of the game, follows a man lost in repeating subway tunnels searching for anomalies. Both films effectively use long takes and unsettling environments to explore themes of trauma and fear, though they struggle to maintain their eerie atmosphere throughout their runtime.- Backrooms director says Portal 2 is the "biggest inspiration" for new A24 horror movieDirector Kane Parsons revealed that Portal 2 is the primary inspiration for his upcoming A24 horror movie based on the viral YouTube series Backrooms. Parsons cited the games' blend of comedy, absurdity, and vast, decaying environments as key influences on his work.
Backrooms' 20-Year-Old Director Learned to Create in PS3's LittleBigPlanetThe 20-year-old director of the upcoming horror film Backrooms, Kane Parsons, has revealed that his creative foundation was built using PlayStation 3's LittleBigPlanet. Parsons learned about lighting and set design in the game, and also cited Portal as a significant influence on his work. The film is predicted to be a box office success, resonating with a younger audience familiar with Parsons' YouTube content.
Backrooms star debunks bizarre rumor the new horror movie from 20-year-old director was "ghost directed" by…Actor Mark Duplass has debunked rumors that the upcoming horror film Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, was ghost-directed by its producers. Duplass, who stars in the film alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, stated that Parsons was fully in control on set and intensely prepared. The film, based on the popular creepypasta internet theory, is set to be released on May 29.
After an even better second weekend in theaters, new horror movie Obsession has made its production budget back almost…The new horror film Obsession has achieved significant financial success, earning over $74 million worldwide against a production budget of under $1 million. This makes it one of the year's most profitable releases and the cheapest movie to top the box office in 17 years. Director Curry Barker is also planning a sequel and an anthology series based on the film's premise.
Marvel star says he "didn't have any thoughts" about Backrooms' "viral nature", was just drawn to its "deep psychological resonance"Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor discussed his involvement in the upcoming Backrooms movie adaptation, stating he was drawn to its deep psychological resonance rather than its viral nature. Director Kane Parsons, who created the original YouTube series, helmed the film, which explores Ejiofor's character's descent into the titular dimension. The film is set to release on May 29.- Backrooms star says she was genuinely "a little concerned" she'd go "insane" while filming in new horror movie's labyrinthian sets: "I wouldn't actually go alone"Actress Renate Reinsve expressed concern about going insane while filming the upcoming horror movie Backrooms, which features a 30,000 square-foot labyrinthine set. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and explores themes of existentialism, culture, and technology. Backrooms is set to release on May 29.
Backrooms actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was surprised to find out the 30,000 square foot set is the first of its kind: 'I thought that somewhere it had been built before'Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor expressed surprise upon learning that the 30,000 square foot set for the upcoming A24 film Backrooms was the first physical set of its kind. He initially believed similar sets had been constructed before, given the prevalence of Backrooms media online. Director Kane Parsons created the expansive set, which even led to some people getting lost.