The Backrooms
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Backrooms across the outlets.- Now that Backrooms stormed the box office, what indie game adaptation would you like to see next?Following the box office success of The Backrooms film, this article discusses potential future indie game adaptations. It explores whether this trend is beneficial for indie developers and prompts readers to share their desired game adaptations.
Mengenal Lukita Maxwell, Artis Berdarah Indonesia Bintang BackroomsLukita Maxwell, an actress of Indonesian descent, has gained attention for her role as Kathrine Taylor in the horror film The Backrooms. She has also appeared in television series such as Generation and Shrinking, and films like The Young Wife and Afraid.
Backrooms director's dad returns to old Facebook post asking for career help for his son as the movie hits #1…The director of the hit film 'The Backrooms,' 20-year-old Kane Parsons, is experiencing significant success as his debut movie tops global box office charts. His father, Michael Parsons, a former Telltale Games employee, had previously sought career advice for his son on a Telltale alumni Facebook group when Kane was 15.
Backrooms director Kane Parsons rejects gen AI in new commentsFilmmaker Kane Parsons, director of The Backrooms, has expressed strong opposition to the use of generative AI in the arts, stating he would remove it entirely if possible. He finds no creative enjoyment in AI tools and highlights existing harmful consequences. Parsons intends to explore AI thematically in his future projects, contrasting with companies like Disney that have considered AI-generated content.
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.
Steam Week in Review: 4 Backrooms games released on Steam last week, joining a list of over 500 cash-ins, parodies and…The release of a Backrooms movie has coincided with a modest influx of four new Backrooms-themed games on Steam, adding to a library of over 500 titles. While many are low-effort cash grabs, some like Escape the Backrooms, Inside the Backrooms, The Complex: Expedition, and Within the Backrooms offer more engaging experiences. Steam's top sellers list includes titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Counter-Strike 2, with Paralives showing strong interest in the life simulation genre.- Liminal Spaces: The Best Backrooms Games To Play Before You See The MovieThis guide highlights several video games that capture the unsettling atmosphere of liminal spaces, particularly The Backrooms. It features titles like Puppet Combo's The Backrooms, The Complex: Expedition, Escape The Backrooms, Dreamcore, Pools, and Eternal Afternoon, discussing their unique takes on the genre.
Kane Parsons promises his Backrooms movie will be "in strict continuity" with his viral YouTube series and…Director Kane Parsons assures fans that his upcoming A24 horror movie based on The Backrooms will maintain strict continuity with his viral YouTube series. Parsons emphasized his loyalty to the online fanbase and the established lore. The film is set to release on May 29, 2026.
The Backrooms Creeps Onto XboxThe Backrooms, a horror game developed and published by Puppet Combo, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The game focuses on atmospheric horror, exploring liminal spaces and unsettling environments rather than jump scares or monsters. It follows an office worker trapped in an endless nightmare dimension.- I had my doubts about the Backrooms movie, but this new detail shared by its director changed my mindDirector Kane Parsons revealed that the upcoming movie adaptation of The Backrooms features a massive 30,000 square foot set that caused crew and actors to genuinely get lost, aiming to capture the disorienting nature of the source material. Parsons, who previously worked on a YouTube series adaptation, emphasized the importance of maintaining the endless, unchanging nature of the liminal spaces.
God of War Minigames Return? Mario's Prepping His Own A... | TAGThis article rounds up various gaming news including a Nintendo Switch bundle deal for Super Mario Galaxy, the studio head of State of Decay 3 clarifying that zombie animals from the reveal trailer are scrapped, and predictions of further memory price increases. It also touches on the upcoming The Backrooms movie, discussions about the return of sex minigames in God of War remakes, and a new game called Samson: A Tyndalston Story that aims to fill the Grand Theft Auto 6 itch.- The Backrooms trailer combines creepypasta dread and A24 prestige horrorA24 has released the first trailer for its adaptation of the popular creepypasta 'The Backrooms,' showcasing a prestige horror aesthetic and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who gained fame for his original Backrooms shorts on YouTube, the film aims to capture the dread of liminal spaces. The trailer also draws comparisons to other liminal space horror projects like the game 'Exit 8'.
New trailer for A24 horror Backrooms is a terrifying trip through liminal space with the same found footage vibes from…A new trailer has been released for A24's horror film The Backrooms, which is set to premiere on May 29, 2026. The film, inspired by a viral 2019 photo and a 2022 YouTube series, follows a therapist searching for a missing patient in a dimension of liminal spaces. The cast includes Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia.