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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 |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Backrooms is an upcoming American supernatural science fiction horror film [1] [2] directed by Kane Parsons and written by Will Soodik. [3] It is based on the "Backrooms" creepypasta that inspired the web series by Parsons. 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.
A therapist ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient. [4]
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]
Principal photography began on July 7, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada under the working title of Effigy. [10] Filming wrapped on August 14, 2025. [11]
Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on May 29, 2026. [12]
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