The Backrooms Movie Has A Huge Problem

In this video, I break down The Backrooms movie, directed by Kane Parsons, and explore why this A24 horror film feels so unsettling yet so hard to fully define. The Backrooms started as an internet creepypasta and a piece of internet horror culture, built around liminal spaces, analog horror aesthetics, and the idea of endless empty rooms that exist just outside reality. But translating that concept into a full-length film creates something strange — a mix between psychological horror, character drama, and surreal found footage energy. In this analysis, I talk about: Why The Backrooms struggles with being a traditional movie The conflict between internet horror vs cinematic storytelling Themes of trauma, memory, and psychological imprisonment The use of liminal spaces and analog horror aesthetics Whether the film actually works as a horror experience or not And why it keeps sticking in your mind long after it ends The Backrooms movie is not just about monsters or empty rooms — it’s about what happens when an internet idea built on mystery and fear gets turned into something structured, emotional, and human. If you’re into A24 horror movies, psychological horror analysis, analog horror, or surreal internet-based storytelling, this video is for you.