Mark Duplass mad at people who think Kane Parsons didn't direct Backrooms
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor-writer-director Mark Duplass publicly denied rumors that anyone other than Kane Parsons directed the film Backrooms, emphasizing Parsons' sole leadership on the project.
- Duplass acknowledged initially wondering if his casting was due to his reputation for supporting emerging talent in indie and horror genres but confirmed Parsons' clear directorial control.
- The film's production team includes notable horror figures like James Wan, Shawn Levy, and Osgood Perkins, with Perkins serving as a mentor to Parsons and helping assemble the crew.
- Despite the involvement of experienced producers and crew, Duplass stressed that Parsons was fully prepared and independently managed the film's detailed mythology and production.
- Duplass concluded by challenging critics of Parsons' directing, questioning their presence and involvement during the filmmaking process.