Backrooms
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Why it matters
A creeping descent into liminal space horror that turns everyday retail monotony into an existential nightmare.
- Transforms the banal setting of a furniture showroom basement into a maze of dread — a modern take on the “backrooms” urban legend.
- Practical and digital effects blend to evoke that uncanny, endless yellow-hued void, recalling the disquiet of The Endless and the sterile dread of Cube.
- For fans of atmospheric slow-burns who prefer psychological disorientation over gore-heavy shock tactics.
- Explores themes of corporate alienation and reality unraveling, tapping into contemporary anxieties about space, identity, and escapism.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
71
Survival
100
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
In the News
Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Shatters Box Office Records for Original Horror Movie
"Backrooms" Shatters Box Office Records with $118M Opening, Young Director Kane Parsons Makes History
A24's 'Backrooms' Surpasses Box Office Expectations, Outperforming 'Mandalorian and Grogu'
Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Dominates at Box Office with Staggering $10 Million Opening Night
Kane Parsons Hints at 'Backrooms' Sequel with A24
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Backrooms (2026) dives into liminal space terror with a stellar cast navigating a surreal, endless basement maze.
- Why it matters: The film taps into the internet-born mythos of the 'Backrooms,' a modern folk horror setting that reflects digital-age anxieties about isolation and inescapable spaces.
- What we know: A mysterious doorway in a furniture showroom basement leads to an unnerving, infinite maze. Expect atmospheric dread over jump scares, with practical effects enhancing the claustrophobic environment.
- Who's involved: Directed by Kane Parsons, known for blending psychological and supernatural horror, starring Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Duplass—actors adept at nuanced tension and character-driven stories.
- The buzz: Early buzz highlights Parsons' skillful world-building and the cast's grounded performances, positioning Backrooms as a standout in contemporary folk horror with a fresh, internet-era twist.
Trailers
Official Promo
Official Trailer
Official Teaser
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10 million
- Filming Locations
- United States of America, Canada