From Internet Creepy Tales to Theatrical Release… 'Backrooms' Draws Box Office Attention

The YouTube horror hit “Backrooms,” created by Kane Parsons, has been adapted into a feature film with A24 backing.

Parsons, whose original short drew nearly 80 million views, directed the theatrical version himself.

The film keeps the unsettling, liminal-space mood of the source material rather than turning it into a typical horror remake.

It highlights how online-born horror content is now breaking into Hollywood and mainstream theaters.