Puente Hills Mall’s spooky corridors ideal for a ‘Backrooms’ screening for horror enthusiasts
There seems to be a bounce-back in attendance at Southern California shopping malls, likely influenced by the unexpected popularity of the horror film “Back Rooms.” The Puente Hills Mall in Los Angeles, much like many other shopping centers that have suffered due to the rise of online shopping, is seeing a resurgence of visitors. It […]
Young YouTubers are leading the box office with ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’
Young Directors Make Waves at the Box Office A couple of young filmmakers have recently made headlines with their horror films, stirring conversations about box office success. Director Cain Parsons, just 20 years old, has now set a record as the youngest director to release the number one film at the box office. His new […]
‘Backrooms’ reflects the fears of a self-justifying era
Exploring the Horror of “Backroom” The film “Backroom” has roots in internet culture, particularly as a response to “The Mandalorian.” With its current status as a blockbuster, one might wonder if viewers are turning their attention to Disney. The concept, however, began online through a 2019 image on 4chan, evolving into a well-known representation of […]
How Young YouTube Creators Outperformed Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ at the Box Office, as ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Attract Gen Z to Theaters
This weekend, movie theaters across the nation saw a surge of young viewers, but oddly enough, it wasn’t for the high-profile Star Wars film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*. Instead, they showed up for a low-budget horror flick from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker who made his mark online. *Backrooms*, released by A24 in 3,442 theaters in […]
Anchors at FOX 11 LA make inappropriate error while talking about popular horror movie ‘Backrooms’
A24’s “Backroom” Movie Mistaken for Something Else on FOX11 LA A24’s “Backroom” is supposed to be a chilling experience, but a recent mix-up by a FOX11 LA anchor adds a darker twist to the narrative. During Friday morning’s segment, anchor Bob DeCastro humorously revealed that he mistakenly thought the film’s title was “Backdoor” instead of […]
Before Watching the ‘Backrooms’ Movie, Take a Look at the “Found Footage” Shorts by Kane Parsons on YouTube
Young Director Makes Waves with A24’s Horror Film If you thought the upcoming A24 horror film, Backroom, was unexpected, it gets more intriguing. The director, Kane Parsons, was just 19 at the time, making him the youngest in A24’s history. Surprisingly, he had already made a name for himself in the horror scene by the […]