The Backrooms (film)
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| Directed by | Kane Parsons |
| Screenplay by | Will Soodik |
| Based on | Backrooms by Kane Parsons |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Backrooms is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Kane Parsons, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Will Soodik. It is based upon the urban legend and creepypasta of the same name that was made into Parsons' YouTube series Backrooms.
The Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24.
Cast
Production
Development
On January 7, 2022, Kane Parsons began uploading a video series, titled Backrooms onto his YouTube channel Kane Pixels; the concept being based on the internet urban legend/creepypasta, the Backrooms.[1] In February 2023, a film adaptation was announced as a joint production between A24, Chernin Entertainment, Atomic Monster, and 21 Laps Entertainment, with Parsons directing and Roberto Patino writing.[2]
In May 2025, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti entered negotiations to star in the film.[3] Ejiofor would be confirmed the following month, with Milioti's deal ultimately falling through. Renate Reinsve would be cast in her place.[4] Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia would be added to the cast in July.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 30, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada under the working title of Effigy.[6]
Release
The Backrooms is set to be released in the United States by A24.[2]
References
- ^ The Backrooms (Found Footage). Kane Pixels. January 7, 2022. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2023). "The Backrooms Horror Film Based On Viral Shorts By 17-Year-Old Kane Parsons In Works At A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin & 21 Laps". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 20, 2025). "Chiwetel Ejiofor & Cristin Milioti Eyed To Star In The Backrooms At A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 11, 2025). "Renate Reinsve Joins Chiwetel Ejiofor In A24 Sci-Fi Horror Pic The Backrooms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 10, 2025). "Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell & Avan Jogia Join A24 & Chernin Entertainment Sci-Fi Horror Pic The Backrooms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (June 30, 2025). "A24 Horror Flick Backrooms With Chiwetel Ejiofor Starts Shooting in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
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