'Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons on Bursting into Hollywood, Internet Fandom, and Old IP

(00:00) Matt is joined by Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of ‘Backrooms,’ to discuss becoming the youngest filmmaker to open a movie no. 1 at the box office, his experience transitioning from YouTube to the big screen, what he wants to do with his newfound success, how he uses the internet, and more (01:56). Matt finishes the show with opening weekend box office predictions for ‘Scary Movie 6’ and ‘Masters of the Universe’ (30:18). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Kane Parsons Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Matt Pevic Theme Song: Devon Renaldo In this darkly comedic series, a love triangle ends in death. Watch now. Book a new kind of stay at HolidayInn.com

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Is the ‘60 Minutes’ Blowup a Threat to Ellison’s Empire?

Patreon Unlocked: Backrooms - An Interview with Kane Parsons (Recorded Feb. 2025)
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Patreon Unlocked: Backrooms - An Interview with Kane Parsons (Recorded Feb. 2025)

The Teenage YouTuber Who Became A Hollywood Director
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The Teenage YouTuber Who Became A Hollywood Director

237 Jon Chu on Directing in Hollywood, Creative Storytelling and Chasing Your Dreams
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237 Jon Chu on Directing in Hollywood, Creative Storytelling and Chasing Your Dreams

The Future Blockbusters Draft: The Directors, Actors, and IP That Will Define the Next Decade
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The Future Blockbusters Draft: The Directors, Actors, and IP That Will Define the Next Decade

the 3 MOST LIKELY versions of Kane's Backrooms sequel..
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the 3 MOST LIKELY versions of Kane's Backrooms sequel..

Kane - Conversations With You (Backrooms Creator)
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Kane - Conversations With You (Backrooms Creator)

The 2026 Box Office Draft
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The 2026 Box Office Draft

How The Next $100M Filmmakers Are Coming From Youtube | Kane Parsons & Wesley Wang At Camp Film Fest
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How The Next $100M Filmmakers Are Coming From Youtube | Kane Parsons & Wesley Wang At Camp Film Fest

New Kane Parsons podcast interview - Backrooms, Mental Health, Score, Sound, Clues, Cinematography
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New Kane Parsons podcast interview - Backrooms, Mental Health, Score, Sound, Clues, Cinematography

Is Hollywood dead? Empty studio lots, struggling workers: desperation for dying movie industry
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Is Hollywood dead? Empty studio lots, struggling workers: desperation for dying movie industry

From Youtube Creepypasta to A24 Feature Film | BACKROOMS Cast & Director Interview
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From Youtube Creepypasta to A24 Feature Film | BACKROOMS Cast & Director Interview

The Right and Wrong Lessons From ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’
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The Right and Wrong Lessons From ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’

the Backrooms movie's BIGGEST unanswered questions...
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the Backrooms movie's BIGGEST unanswered questions...

The Truth About THE BACKROOMS ft. Kane Parsons
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The Truth About THE BACKROOMS ft. Kane Parsons

Backrooms' Chiwetel Ejiofor on Kane Parsons, Liminal Spaces & Surviving a 30,000 Sq Ft Set
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Backrooms' Chiwetel Ejiofor on Kane Parsons, Liminal Spaces & Surviving a 30,000 Sq Ft Set

Backroomsession [spoilers]
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Backroomsession [spoilers]

Backrooms Premiere Q&A with Everyone!!!!
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Backrooms Premiere Q&A with Everyone!!!!

Behind the Backrooms - An On Set Interview w/ Kane Parsons
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Behind the Backrooms - An On Set Interview w/ Kane Parsons

BACKROOMS Breakdown, Film Analysis And Ending Explained | Hidden Details, Easter Eggs And Making Of
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BACKROOMS Breakdown, Film Analysis And Ending Explained | Hidden Details, Easter Eggs And Making Of