The Backrooms trailer combines creepypasta dread and A24 prestige horror

Key Points:

• A24's adaptation of The Backrooms is shaping up as a high-quality horror film, featuring Oscar winner Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cannes favorite Renate Reinsve.
• The film's first trailer effectively blends the eerie atmosphere of The Backrooms creepypasta with A24's signature horror style, despite being directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who is not yet of legal drinking age in the US.
• Kane Parsons, also known as Kane Pixels, gained significant attention for his original Backrooms shorts on YouTube, which have collectively amassed over 73 million views and showcased his talent for creating genuine creepiness using Blender.
• Parsons has expanded his horror repertoire with his series The Oldest View, demonstrating a strong skill for slow-burn horror that is evident in the unsettling tone of the new film's trailer.
• This film continues a trend of internet creators transitioning to cinema, similar to Markiplier’s self-funded adaptation of the indie game Iron Lung, highlighting the growing influence of online talent in the horror genre.