Liputan6.com, Jakarta - A24 Studio officially released the full trailer for its latest sci-fi horror film, "Backrooms," on March 31, 2026.
This trailer follows the release of a teaser on February 24, 2026, sparking excitement among horror fans worldwide.
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The film, adapted from the viral web series by Kane Parsons, is scheduled to hit theaters on May 29, 2026.
"Backrooms" marks the feature-length directorial debut of Kane Parsons, widely known as "Kane Pixels" on YouTube.
With a lineup of renowned producers including James Wan and Shawn Levy, this A24 film is expected to be one of the most anticipated horror shows of the year.
The story of "Backrooms" itself is based on a popular internet creepypasta about a vast, infinite extradimensional space, resembling an empty office or storage room lit by harsh neon lights and dominated by yellow.
The Mystery from A24's Backrooms Movie
The official trailer for A24's "Backrooms" offers a glimpse of the horrors that lie ahead.
The trailer features a man, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, talking about discovering a "place" that is immense and "just keeps going on and on," describes how the place "builds them" or "more like remembers them," and the more they remember something, the less it does.
The trailer's visuals show the camera moving through a series of empty rooms, emphasizing the unsettling and unsettling atmosphere.
Rather than relying on jump scares, the trailer focuses on psychological and liminal horror, creating a sense of isolation and uncertainty.
This aligns with the original concept of "Backrooms," which emphasized the eeriness of a familiar yet empty and endless space.
Kane Parsons' Directorial Debut and Liminal Horror Concept
"Backrooms" is an adaptation of the viral found footage web series created by Kane Parsons, also known as "Kane Pixels" on YouTube.
Parsons, one of the youngest directors working with A24, began uploading the video series in 2022, building a narrative around an organization investigating the endless hallways and rooms that make up "Backrooms."
The concept for "The Backrooms" originated from a creepypasta on 4chan in 2019, depicting an endless labyrinth of abandoned office spaces, with stark neon lighting and beige corridors.
The space feels devoid of human life, yet inhabited by an unseen entity that creates the feeling of being watched or followed.
A24's film aims to capture the essence of this liminal horror, creating an unsettling and frightening atmosphere without relying on traditional jump scares.
The film's official synopsis states, "A strange door appears in the basement of a furniture showroom."
A24 Cast and Production Details
A24's "Backrooms" is backed by a strong production team, including Atomic Monster's James Wan and 21 Laps' Shawn Levy as producers.
The screenplay is written by Will Soodik, with contributions from Roberto Patino.
The film's main cast is filled with talented actors, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia.
Chiwetel Ejiofor, known for his roles in "Doctor Strange" and "12 Years a Slave," will lead the story as a character who discovers this strange dimension.
Renate Reinsve, star of "The Worst Person in the World," will play a therapist searching for her patient.
A horror and science fiction genre, the film is rated R, scheduled to hit theaters on May 29, 2026.