Backrooms (film)
Upcoming film by Kane Parsons
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Backrooms is an upcoming American science fiction horror film[3] directed by Kane Parsons in his feature-length directorial debut and written by Will Soodik.[4] It is based on Parsons' web series and inspired by the "Backrooms" creepypasta. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
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by Kane Parsons
- James Wan
- Michael Clear
- Roberto Patino
- Shawn Levy
- Dan Cohen
- Dan Levine
- Osgood Perkins
- Chris Ferguson
- Peter Chernin
- Jenno Topping
- Kori Adelson
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| Directed by | Kane Parsons |
| Written by | Will Soodik |
| Based on | Backrooms by Kane Parsons |
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| Cinematography | Jeremy Cox |
| Edited by | Greg Ng |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | <$10 million[2] |
Backrooms is scheduled to be released in theaters by A24 on May 29, 2026.
Premise
Therapist Dr. Mary Kline ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient, Clark.[5]
Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark, a furniture store owner and failed architect[6][7][8]
- Renate Reinsve as Dr. Mary Kline, Clark's therapist[9]
- Mark Duplass[10]
- Finn Bennett as Bobby[10][11]
- Lukita Maxwell as Kat[10][11]
- Avan Jogia[10]
- Robert Bobroczkyi[12]
- Krista Kosonen[13]
Production
Development
On January 7, 2022, Kane Parsons began uploading an anthological video series titled Backrooms onto his YouTube channel Kane Pixels, the concept being based on the internet creepypasta of the same name.[14]
In February 2023, a film adaptation was announced as a joint production between A24, Chernin Entertainment, Atomic Monster, and 21 Laps Entertainment, with Parsons directing, making it his feature-length directorial debut, and Roberto Patino writing.[15] Parsons would become A24's youngest feature director. The film is produced by James Wan, Shawn Levy, and Osgood Perkins.[16] Chernin Entertainment financed the film for under $10 million.[2]
In May 2025, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti entered negotiations to star in the film.[17] Ejiofor was confirmed the following month, with Will Soodik writing the latest draft. Milioti's deal ultimately fell through and Renate Reinsve was cast in her place.[18] Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia were added to the cast in July.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began in Vancouver, Canada on July 7, 2025, under the working title of Effigy.[19] Filming wrapped on August 14, 2025.[20]
Parsons previously used the 3D software Blender and Adobe After Effects to complete his original YouTube videos. For the feature film, over 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of Backrooms were built, which reportedly led to people getting lost on set.[21]
Music
Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons composed the score for the film.[22]
