Backrooms
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Backrooms director says he treated the extended cut like one of his YouTube projects, and edited it on his laptop…Director Kane Parsons revealed that he edited the extended cut of the horror film Backrooms on his laptop, treating it like a YouTube project. The extended cut, titled 'Everything Must Go Edition,' adds 15 minutes of content and follows the film's significant box office success, earning over $330 million worldwide.
After Backrooms' success, Weapons director Zach Cregger is writing a horror movie based on internet urban legend…Director Zach Cregger, known for 'Weapons,' is writing a horror movie based on the internet urban legend Siren Head. Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights after a bidding war, with Brian Duffield set to direct. This follows the success of Cregger's 'Backrooms' and highlights a trend of adapting online legends into films.
Backrooms director Kane Parsons has visited Valve, and the chances of a Portal movie happening just shot upBackrooms director Kane Parsons visited Valve headquarters, fueling speculation about a potential Portal movie. Parsons has previously cited the Portal series as a major inspiration for his work, including his directorial debut. The visit has intensified fan discussions and hopes for an official film adaptation.
5 Rekomendasi Film Akhir Pekan, Backrooms hingga Disclosure DayThis weekend's cinema releases include "Backrooms," a horror film about a man trapped in an endless series of rooms, and "Disclosure Day," a sci-fi thriller involving alien revelations. Indonesian films "Garuda di Dadaku" (animation) and "Warkop DKI: Viralin Dong!" (comedy) are also showing, alongside the Bollywood romance drama "Main Vaapas Aunga."- Review Film: Backrooms (2026)The film adaptation of Kane Parsons' internet folklore series 'Backrooms' offers a visually striking, atmospheric horror experience, though its narrative struggles with coherence and an ambiguous ending. Despite a convoluted plot, strong performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, coupled with impressive production design and cinematography, create a chilling and unsettling atmosphere.
Sinopsis Backrooms, Teror Ruang Tak BerujungThe horror film Backrooms, adapted from a popular YouTube web series by creator Kane Parsons, has achieved a massive debut at the box office, grossing $81 million domestically and $118 million globally. This success marks the biggest opening for an original horror film in A24's history and makes Parsons the youngest director to have a number one film. The movie explores the concept of liminal spaces, with its plot following a man who discovers a mysterious portal to an endless series of rooms.
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.
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.- Backrooms director Kane Parsons is seemingly considering a Portal movie “with a lot of caution and a lot of…Kane Parsons, the director of the recent horror hit Backrooms, is reportedly exploring the possibility of directing a movie based on Valve's Portal franchise. Parsons expressed interest in the project with caution and curiosity, following his success as the youngest filmmaker to top the U.S. box office.
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.
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' 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.
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.