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Backrooms director & Portal superfan Kane Parsons spotted visiting Valve for the second time this year
Backrooms director Kane Parsons was spotted visiting Valve's headquarters for the second time this year, fueling speculation about a potential collaboration, possibly involving the Portal franchise. Parsons has previously expressed his dream of making a Portal movie and has cited the game as a major influence on his work.
Backrooms director posts from Valve's office again, and Portal movie speculation is intensifying
Director Kane Parsons, known for the viral hit "Backrooms," has visited Valve's offices again, fueling intense speculation about a potential "Portal" movie. Parsons has cited "Portal 2" as a major inspiration for his work, and the success of video game adaptations like "Resident Evil" further suggests a "Portal" film could be a lucrative venture.
Cinema isn't dead after all as 2026 marked the biggest summer ever at the box office
The summer of 2026 marked the highest-grossing season ever at the US box office, earning $4.76 billion. This success was driven by major blockbusters like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, as well as surprise hits and franchise sequels. Industry experts believe this resurgence has reminded audiences of the joy of moviegoing, potentially revitalizing the cinema industry.
Hideo Kojima says he was "blown away" by surprise horror hit Backrooms, which reminds him of "pseudo-3D…
Hideo Kojima expressed his admiration for the surprise horror hit Backrooms, comparing its atmosphere to early pseudo-3D games from the 2D era. He praised the film's art direction, which he felt cleverly incorporated elements of art, architecture, and psychology to evoke a sense of confinement and anxiety. The article also touches on the film's success and its director's cut.
Into the Black
This article highlights the latest Honest Trailers video, which focuses on the Backrooms. The video offers a comedic take on the popular internet creepypasta and its various interpretations.
A24 Is Reportedly Copyright-Striking Backrooms Content It Doesn’t Own
A24 Films LLC is reportedly issuing copyright strikes against creators of Backrooms-inspired content, including artwork and games, even when the work is not directly derived from the A24 film. This has led to issues for independent creators and game developers, with Backrooms director Kane Parsons stating he is investigating the matter. The company's actions have drawn criticism, especially in light of its recent AI research partnership with Google DeepMind.
Big Hollywood studios are fighting over new director on the block Kane Parsons ahead of his Backrooms sequel
Director Kane Parsons, fresh off the success of his feature film debut 'Backrooms,' is reportedly in negotiations for a lucrative first-look deal with A24. However, other major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony are also vying to sign the young director. The article highlights a trend of original, lower-budget films with new directors outperforming major blockbusters.
Thanks to movies like The Odyssey and Obsession, 2026 is on track to be the biggest box office year since the pandemic
The year 2026 is projected to be the biggest box office year since 2019, with ticket sales on par with that pre-pandemic high. This success is driven by a diverse slate of films, including "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Obsession," and "The Odyssey," alongside upcoming blockbusters like "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Avengers: Doomsday." The article highlights a shift away from solely relying on superhero films, with comedies and original properties like "Obsession" also performing strongly.
Chirstopher Nolan celebrates Backrooms' success, believes younger generations are rejecting AI: 'Their judgement of AI slop has been immediate and harsh'
Director Christopher Nolan believes younger generations are actively rejecting AI-generated content, particularly in filmmaking, seeing it as "AI slop." He contrasts this with the success of indie horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," which prioritize practical effects and tactile storytelling. Nolan suggests this rejection of AI is a reaction against overly virtual environments and a renewed interest in more tangible creative methods.
Christopher Nolan says Matt Damon's doubts about doing another movie like The Odyssey are "defeatist" because of the success of Backrooms and Obsession
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan believes that the success of films like Backrooms and Obsession proves that audiences will engage with longer, more complex movies, countering Matt Damon's doubts about the viability of epics like The Odyssey. Nolan cited the box office performance of these films as evidence that younger audiences have the attention span for lengthy narratives, despite concerns about modern viewing habits.
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 up
Backrooms 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 Day
This 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 Berujung
The 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 Debut
Despite 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 Utara
The 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 movie
Director 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.