A mysterious portal in a furniture shop basement turns a mundane setting into a terrifying maze. Directed by viral sensation Kane Parsons in his feature debut, the film boasts an impressive cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. With its blend of horror, mystery, and sci-fi, Backrooms is a must-see for fans of liminal space horror.
Imagine wandering through a furniture store, only to discover a strange doorway in the basement that leads to endless, yellow-lit corridors. That's the premise of Backrooms, a new horror-mystery-sci-fi film that's now playing in Belgian cinemas. Directed by Kane Parsons, who first gained fame with his viral short films exploring the 'backrooms' internet myth, this feature-length adaptation expands the concept into a full-blown cinematic experience.
Did you know that Backrooms marks the feature directorial debut of Kane Parsons? He was just 16 when his short film about the backrooms became an online sensation. Now, with a budget that allowed him to cast A-listers like Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) and Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World), Parsons brings a new level of psychological depth to the eerie liminal spaces. The film also stars Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Behind the scenes, the production leaned heavily on practical effects to create the unsettling atmosphere. The endless corridors were built in a massive warehouse in Belgium, using forced perspective and clever lighting to make them feel infinite. The result is a claustrophobic yet strangely captivating journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
With a runtime of 111 minutes and a TMDB rating of 6.78/10, Backrooms is a solid entry in the horror genre that appeals to fans of psychological thrillers and sci-fi mysteries. Whether you're a fan of the original internet lore or just looking for a unique cinematic experience, this film offers plenty of did-you-know moments and spine-chilling twists.
