The Surreal Horror Of ‘Backrooms,’ Explained
Key takeaways
- Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.
- An adaption of digital folklore, Backrooms is directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, who transforms the viral creepypasta into a surreal horror film.
- Backrooms delves into the mind of a furniture salesman stuck in a stagnant life, with an abrupt ending that hints at a possible sequel.
Arts The Surreal Horror Of ‘Backrooms,’ Explained‘Backrooms,’ directed by Kane Parsons (Kane Pixels), shows the descent of Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) into the insanity inducing space—but what does the ending mean?By Dani Di Placido,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture.Follow Author May 29, 2026, 10:22pm EDTUpdated May 29, 2026, 10:31pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dr. Mary Kline (Renate Reinsve) in 'Backrooms'A24In Backrooms, the most terrifying creature lurking inside the sickly yellow labyrinth might just be yourself.
An adaption of digital folklore, Backrooms is directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, who transforms the viral creepypasta into a surreal horror film.