Backrooms Movie Review
The film adaptation of the popular YouTube series 'Backrooms' has successfully transitioned from a digital platform to the big screen. Directed by Kane Parsons, the movie explores a terrifying hidden world through the eyes of a troubled character played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. With a strong production design and a blend of horror and realism, the film aims to captivate both fans of the series and new viewers alike.
- ▪The film is based on Kane Parsons' original YouTube series 'Backrooms'.
- ▪Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Clark, a character who discovers a dangerous hidden world.
- ▪The production design effectively creates a visually unsettling atmosphere that enhances the horror elements.
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BackroomsBackrooms Movie ReviewChiwetel Ejiofor discovers the liminal horror of a mysterious and terrifying hidden world.By Lex BriscusoPosted: May 27, 2026 10:00am UTC0 commentsIt’s one thing to go from the small to the big screen, but it’s a whole other thing to do it with a built-in fanbase ready to devour whatever comes next. The reputation of the Backrooms precedes it, and with good reason, but now the question is: Can the A24-backed feature film live up to the promise of Kane Parsons’ original YouTube series? Thankfully, I’m here to tell you that the filmmaker has without a doubt got the stuff, with instincts far beyond that of a budding 20-year-old artist.
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