Cinemathe Backrooms, a terror based on Youtube viral, is confirmed by A24

A24 confirmed the production of the horror and science fiction movie The Backrooms. Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 years of slavery) and Renate Reinsve (The worst person in the world) will be the protagonists. James Wan (Deadly Games) It will be producer. The information is from Variety.

Although the plot is being kept secret, The Backrooms It is based on the viral terror universe created by Kane Parsons On Youtube, he will be the director of the news. His anthological series debuted in 2022 and has accumulated over 190 million views so far. The production of the film should start this summer. With only 19 years old, Parsons 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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