Backrooms is a reminder that the internet is the future of cinema
The film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, highlights the growing influence of internet creators in cinema. At just 17, Parsons transitioned from YouTube shorts to a feature film, showcasing a unique horror experience. The movie reflects a trend where Hollywood increasingly draws talent from online platforms, emphasizing the evolution of filmmaking.
- ▪Kane Parsons gained fame with his Backrooms short on YouTube, which has nearly 80 million views.
- ▪At 17, he was selected by A24 to direct a feature-length version of Backrooms.
- ▪The film explores unsettling liminal spaces and builds on the creepypasta concept popularized online.
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Entertainment Backrooms is a reminder that the internet is the future of cinema Kane Parsons joins plenty of other YouTubers who’ve made their way to the big screen. By Devindra Hardawar May 30, 2026 9:00 am EST A24 The story behind the Backrooms is almost as trippy as the film itself. Kane Parsons taught himself how to use Adobe After Effects and Blender as a teenager, experimented with online short films, and rose to online fame with his first Backrooms short in 2022 (which now has nearly 80 million views). At just 17, he was tapped by A24 to direct a feature-length version of the story. As I write this, Parsons is still not old enough to drink.
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