A Horror Game Built With PS1-Era Graphics Now Plays Like the Backrooms
A horror game built on PS1-era graphics turns empty rooms into nightmare fuel, a haunting tribute to early 3D's uncanny dread.
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‘Backrooms’ Named the Term, But Cinema Built the Liminal Space
A survey of the creepiest liminal spaces in cinema, from Twin Peaks' Red Room to The Shining's haunted hotel.
‘No Signal’: How A Glitch From Kane Parsons’ Backrooms Became TikTok’s Latest Horror Trend
A glitch from Kane Parsons' Backrooms film has become a viral trend on TikTok, remixed across Sonic, Roblox, Minecraft, and The Simpsons.
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Says His $400M Hit Isn’t A Horror Film
Kane Parsons insists his $400M hit 'Backrooms' isn't a horror film, while the panel at Zurich Summit calls it proof of a new era.
Kane Parsons Says A24 Had No Idea What ‘Backrooms’ Would Be Before Release
Kane Parsons tells the Zurich Film Festival Summit he had no marketing plan for A24's Backrooms, which grossed $401M.
Backrooms Arrives on Prime Video as A24’s Scariest Horror Release of the Year
How to watch A24's Backrooms on streaming, including HBO Max pricing, rental deals, and where to catch the spooky-season horror hit.
‘Backrooms’ Arrives on HBO Max After Box-Office Run
Kane Parsons' Backrooms finally streams on HBO Max, a terrifying tale of fluorescent corridors and endless halls.
‘Verity’s From Minecraft’: How A Mysterious Ingame Comment Became A Viral Internet Joke
A floating smiley face becomes the prize in a tug-of-war between two realms, as fans debate where he truly belongs.
Song And Animation About Verity’s True Home Inspires Cringeworthy Meme Trend
A song and animation about Verity's true home inspires a cringeworthy meme trend, with remixes and lip dubs spreading across social media.
Backrooms Director Kane Parsons Visits Valve Offices as Portal Movie Rumors Rise
A young filmmaker who hath wrought a monstrous tale of dread halls visits the house of Valve, stirring hope that a film of the portal game may come to pass.
YouTube Says the Monoculture Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Spread Across 500 Million Subscribers
YouTube's latest report argues the mainstream isn't dead, just reshaped by niche communities and superfans, citing Backrooms and Roblox as proof.
Kojima Praises Backrooms at Tokyo Screening, Hints at Future Collaboration With Kane Parsons: ‘I’m Honestly A Little Jealous!’
Hideo Kojima praises The Backrooms film and hints at a future collaboration with director Kane Parsons after a Tokyo screening.