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Backrooms Horror Movie: From Internet Legend to Screen
25 Feb
Summary
- The Backrooms urban legend originated from a 4chan post nearly seven years ago.
- YouTuber Kane Pixels adapted the concept into a popular video series.
- A24 has greenlit a film adaptation and tapped Pixels to direct it.
The chilling internet urban legend, 'The Backrooms,' is transitioning from a viral creepypasta to a major motion picture. The concept first emerged on 4chan almost seven years ago, describing a terrifying experience of being trapped in an endless maze of empty rooms. Its distinctive atmosphere, characterized by "old moist carpet," "mono-yellow," and the hum of fluorescent lights, has captivated a generation.
The viral success of YouTuber Kane Pixels' video series, which creatively explored the Backrooms lore, paved the way for this cinematic adaptation. Now, A24 has officially picked up the project, entrusting its direction to the very creator who popularized it on YouTube. This collaboration promises to bring the unsettling world of the Backrooms to life for a global audience.
