The ‘Backrooms’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Has Arrived
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A24's horror film Backrooms, directed by 19-year-old Kane Parsons and based on a popular YouTube series, is projected to earn $40-50 million during its opening weekend.
- The movie has received decent reviews with a 78% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, placing it below other major horror releases this year such as Obsession (95%) and Send Help (93%).
- Backrooms explores a mysterious doorway leading to an endless maze of rooms stalked by monstrous creatures, expanding on the lore from the original YouTube series which has over 100 million combined views.
- While not expected to replicate the extraordinary success of Obsession, Backrooms is anticipated to be a significant hit, especially given its low production budget.
- The film’s unique concept and strong fanbase from the YouTube series contribute to its potential box office success despite mixed critical reception.