The new horror film Backrooms, based on director Kane Parsons' web series, explores the eerie world of liminal spaces. The story follows a furniture store manager (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who discovers a secret labyrinth of unsettling rooms and discusses his experiences with a therapist (Renate Reinsve). The film emphasizes mood over plot, creating a deeply unnerving sense of place. In this episode, the Pop Culture Happy Hour team examines what makes these generic, beige-carpeted spaces so terrifying and how the film translates internet-born horror to the big screen.
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Atmosphere Over Narrative
The film prioritizes a deeply unnerving sense of place over traditional plot, using its labyrinth of backrooms to evoke dread.
Backrooms originated from online creepypasta and director Kane Parsons' popular web series, showcasing how digital horror communities can birth mainstream cinema.
Chiwetel Ejiofor's casting as the lead suggests an effort to ground the surreal premise with dramatic weight, while Renate Reinsve plays his therapist, adding a psychological layer.