Backrooms

While creating The Backrooms YouTube videos, 15-year-old Kane Parsons finds himself trapped inside his own creation.

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Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ Says Young Audiences Are Rejecting “AI Slop”

"I've never seen a more rapid wholesale dismissal of a supposedly foundational jump in technology in my lifetime," the Oscar winner said in a recent interview with The Telegraph.

‘Backrooms’ Passes $350M Globally as It Sets A24 Records in Multiple Countries

It stands as the top film for the indie studio in China, France and Taiwan.

Steven Spielberg’s Advice for ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Directors: “Don’t Let Success Go to Your Heads”

The three-time Oscar winner can relate to 26-year-old Curry Barker and 20-year-old Kane Parsons, having made the classic film 'Jaws' in his 20s.

‘Backrooms’ Crossing $100M to Become A24’s Highest Grossing Movie Domestically

Kane Parsons' hit passed the $96 million collected by 'Marty Supreme' in just five days.

‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Is Youngest Filmmaker Ever to Hit No. 1, Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ Makes 3rd Weekend History

YouTube filmmakers are ascendant, with 'Backrooms' becoming A24's top-grossing opening with $81 million, while Focus' 'Obsession' is the first film since 1982 to increase in both its second and third weekends, outside of Christmas.

Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

The horror leaders also discussed the state of the genre during a PGA panel, with Blum saying, “There’s almost this feeling of the ’70s, of a new generation of young people making edgy movies that are connecting in theaters in a crazy way,” referring to 'Obsession' director Curry Barker, 26, and 'Backrooms' director Kane Parsons, 20.

Mark Duplass is getting mad at people who think 20-year-old Kane Parsons didn't direct Backrooms

Mark Duplass is getting mad at people who think 20-year-old Kane Parsons didn't direct Backrooms

‘Backrooms’: How Kane Parsons Turned YouTube Project Into “Lonely” A24 Film With 30K-Square-Foot Set

The filmmaker, who becomes the studio's youngest feature director, took to CCXP Mexico to tease his horror movie that hits theaters next month and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.

Mark Duplass, Avan Jogia and More Join Horror Film ‘The Backrooms’ From A24, Chernin Entertainment

With the movie that stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, 20-year-old director Kane Parsons will become the youngest filmmaker to ever collaborate with A24.

‘The Backrooms’ Horror Film Based On Viral Shorts By 17-Year-Old Kane Parsons In Works At A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin & 21 Laps

EXCLUSIVE: Over the last year, director and VFX artist Kane Parsons has shot his YouTube following into the stratosphere with the viral success of his mysterious short, “The Backrooms (Found …