Backrooms (film)
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| Directed by | Kane Parsons |
| Written by | Will Soodik |
| Based on | Backrooms by Kane Parsons |
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| Cinematography | Jeremy Cox |
| Edited by | Greg Ng |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Backrooms is an upcoming American science fiction horror film[1][2] directed by Kane Parsons and written by Will Soodik.[3] It is based on Parson's web series inspired by the "Backrooms" creepypasta. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia.
Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on May 29, 2026.
Premise
A therapist ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient.[4]
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 loosely based on the internet urban legend/creepypasta, The Backrooms.[5] 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.[6]
In May 2025, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti entered negotiations to star in the film.[7] Ejiofor was confirmed the following month, with Will Soodik writing the latest draft. Milioti's deal ultimately fell through and Renate Reinsve was cast in her place.[8] Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia were added to the cast in July.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on July 7, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada under the working title of Effigy.[10] Filming wrapped on August 14, 2025.[11]
Music
Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons composed the score for the film.[12]
Release
Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on May 29, 2026.[13]
References
- ^ "Enter The BACKROOMS In First Teaser For A24's Liminal Sci-Fi Horror Movie". February 24, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ TMB (February 24, 2026). "Discover the Chilling Backrooms Release Date and First Poster from A24". The Movie Blog. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ https://directories.wga.org/project/1271535/backrooms/
- ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1459 – Thursday, June 26, 2025 / 180 Listings – 39 Pages". Production Weekly. June 26, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ The Backrooms (Found Footage). Kane Pixels. January 7, 2022. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 20, 2025). "Chiwetel Ejiofor & Cristin Milioti Eyed To Star In 'The Backrooms' At A24". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 11, 2025). "Renate Reinsve Joins Chiwetel Ejiofor In A24 Sci-Fi Horror Pic 'The Backrooms'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. 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. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (June 30, 2025). "A24 Horror Flick Backrooms With Chiwetel Ejiofor Starts Shooting in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Effigy - ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor". Retrieved August 16, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Edo Van Breemen & Kane Parsons Scoring A24's 'Backrooms'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Squires, John (February 23, 2026). "'Backrooms' Poster – A24's Liminal Horror Movie Will Release in Theaters This May". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
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