Backrooms is at the forefront of horror’s YouTube wave
Backrooms is a new horror film directed by Kane Parsons, who gained recognition through YouTube. The film explores the unsettling concept of an extradimensional space filled with abandoned office hallways. It reflects a trend where YouTube has become a launching pad for emerging horror filmmakers.
- ▪Kane Parsons, the director of Backrooms, was discovered by A24 after going viral on YouTube.
- ▪The film tells the story of a furniture salesman who discovers a portal to the Backrooms beneath his store.
- ▪Backrooms emphasizes atmosphere over clear narrative, a style that resonates with its YouTube origins.
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