CinemaConing The Backrooms, a viral of horror that will win a movie produced by James Wan

CinemaConing The Backrooms, a viral of horror that will win a movie produced by James Wan

Terror Anthological Series debuted in 2022 on Youtube and has accumulated over 190 million views so far

The Backroomsterror viral created by Kane Parsons On Youtube, will win a film produced by James Wan (Deadly Games) by A24. The anthological series debuted in 2022 and has accumulated over 190 million views so far.

A24 confirmed that Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 years of slavery) and Renate Reinsve (The worst person in the world) will be the protagonists. The production of the film should start this summer. With only 19 years old, Parsons It will be the youngest director in the history of A24.

Learn more about The Backoms

The Backrooms It began as an internet phenomenon and has evolved into one of the most commented horror works in recent years, especially among young audiences. It all started in 2019, with a 4chan post that showed an image of a strange and uncomfortable environment, with yellowish fluorescent lighting, dirty carpet and repetitive and labyrinthine architecture. The caption said:

If you’re not careful and you noclip out of reality in the Wrong Areas, You’ll End Up in the Backrooms.“, in translation: If you are not careful and end up crossing reality in the wrong places, it will end up in the backrooms. This idea gave rise to a Creepypasta (urban legend of the internet) that soon inspired artists, writers and filmmakers to expand the concept.

In 2022, Kane Parsonsthen only 16, directed and launched on YouTube the short The Backrooms (Found Footage)a Found Footage -style video that shows a young man accidentally entering the backrooms while filming with a VHS camera. The video quickly viralized for its distressing climate, creative practical effects and claustrophobic atmosphere.

Success took Kane Creating an anthological series, expanding the universe with multiple episodes, creatures, and its own mythology, including secret organizations that investigate backrooms, portals between realities and paranormal events. Watch the original short:

Source: Variety

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