The Backrooms (film)

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The Backrooms
Directed byKane Parsons
Screenplay by
Based on Backrooms
by Kane Parsons
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJeremy Cox
Production
companies
Distributed by A24
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Backrooms is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Kane Parsons, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Roberto Patino and Will Soodik. It is based upon the urban legend and creepypasta of the same name that was made into Parsons' YouTube series Backrooms . The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia.

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The Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24.

Premise

After her patient disappears into a strange dimension beyond reality, a therapist is forced to brave the unknown in order to bring him back alive. [1]

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. [2] 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. [3]

In May 2025, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti entered negotiations to star in the film. [4] Ejiofor would be confirmed the following month, with Will Soodik writig the latest draft, and Milioti's deal ultimately falling through; Renate Reinsve would be cast in her place. [5] Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia would be added to the cast in July. [6]

Filming

Principal photography began on July 7, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada under the working title of Effigy, [7] wrapping on August 14, 2025. [8]

Release

The Backrooms is set to be released in the United States by A24. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Production Weekly – Issue 1459 – Thursday, June 26, 2025 / 180 Listings – 39 Pages" . Production Weekly. June 26, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ The Backrooms (Found Footage). Kane Pixels. January 7, 2022. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Effigy - ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor". Archived from the original on August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
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