Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, opens in UK with early reviews

Kane Parsons jokes about fake rumors that claimed someone ghost-directed the ‘BACKROOMS’ movie for him. “They don't tell you this, but 96% of all movies released in North America and Europe are actually directed by the same person… They call him ‘The Older Gentleman’.”

Mark Duplass has taken to Instagram to shoot down the engagement bait rumors that Kane Parsons didn't actually direct the BACKROOMS movie. "When I was there, Kane was 100% in control. More so than many directors 3x his age."

talked to the v serious and smart Kane Parsons about BACKROOMS, which rocks, and I successfully did NOT drink poison when he told me what year he started high school www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...

twitter's apparently claiming Kane Parsons didn't direct/work on the Backrooms movie. (with absolutely no credible proof, mind you.) twitter REEEEEALLY hates indie creators these past couple months, don't they?

Kane Parsons blends superb visuals and excellent characterization with the lore of the Backrooms to create a terrifying and thrilling big-screen debut for the liminal horror classic. Our full review: https://bit.ly/3PMXFLQ

Kane Parsons has revealed that Blender played an integral part in developing the ‘BACKROOMS’ movie. • Concept art was developed entirely in Blender • Blender was used to make set designs before they were brought to life physically

. #BACKROOMS is a skin-crawling, liminal nightmare. Even if the existing web series works better for the seemingly infinite possibilities found in the world Parsons created, it's an arresting triumph and one of the strongest debuts in years. Full Review: www.slashfilm.com/2176810/back...

We are here to guide you through the #Backrooms. Non-spoiler review of the Kane Parsons phenomenon at our Breakfast All Day YouTube channel. Live spoiler chat coming soon! youtu.be/rgaAj5vDOr8 @bfastallday.bsky.social @aduralde.bsky.social

"Sure to spark endless debate and interpretations." Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve star in Kane Parsons’ adaptation of his creepypasta web series Backrooms — in UK cinemas this Friday. Read the Empire review: empireonline.com/movies/revie...

At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons is on track to become the youngest filmmaker to debut a #1 box office movie opening weekend. ‘BACKROOMS’ is currently tracking for a $40M–$50M domestic debut. #Backrooms #KaneParsons

Mark Duplass is defending Backrooms director Kane Parsons in light of social media speculation about the 20-year-old filmmaker and YouTuber’s role on the forthcoming horror movie.

'Backrooms' Is a Total Vibe and We Are Here for It

Kane Parsons' internet phenomenom comes to the big screen and pays dividends – Backrooms is a promising debut lwlies.com/reviews/back...

I’m sure some people will probably be upset abt the backrooms movie doing well bc they’ll see it as like a movie about TikTok brainrot shit but Kane parsons seems to know ball and I’ll be happy if this gets him onto more projects in the future

BACKROOMS is an atmospheric, unsettling, and abstract trip with shades of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Inland Empire, but is let down by excessively slow pacing requiring patience that is never adequately rewarded. Read our full review of #Backrooms: theholofiles.com/2026/05/27/r...