- Primary Subject: Backrooms
- Key Update: A24 released the official trailer featuring Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor navigating a surreal, infinite maze of yellow rooms.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 1, 2026
- Quick Answer: Directed by Kane Parsons, Backrooms follows a therapist searching for a missing patient within an unsettling, infinite alternate dimension. It hits theaters May 29, 2026.
A24 has finally released the official trailer for its new horror film, Backrooms. Based on Kane Parsons’ web series inspired by the “Backrooms” creepypasta, the film promises an atmosphere of endless dread as a strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
As the new trailer reveals the cast navigating this unsettling and surreal space, here’s everything we know so far about Backrooms.
What is Backrooms About?
Backrooms brings the viral internet phenomenon of the same name to the big screen, directed by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, also known online as “Kane Pixels.”
The film marks his directorial debut, transforming his found-footage series into a full cinematic experience that turns empty yellow rooms and buzzing fluorescent lights into pure nightmare fuel.
The story follows a therapist who becomes entangled in a terrifying case when one of her patients suddenly disappears without explanation.
Her search leads her into a mysterious alternate dimension, an endless maze resembling abandoned office rooms bathed in eerie yellow light.
As she looks for her patient, she must confront the incomprehensible rules and lurking dangers of this unsettling liminal space.
Who’s in the Cast of Backrooms?
Backrooms features an ensemble cast led by Renate Reinsve as therapist Dr. Mary Kline.
She is joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor in a key supporting role as Clark, along with Mark Duplass, known for his work in tense, character-driven horror and indie projects.
Other cast members include Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia.
Is There a Trailer for Backrooms?
Yes, A24 has finally released the official trailer for Backrooms, bringing viewers straight into a suffocating, surreal nightmare.
It all begins in a simple, ordinary showroom when a mysterious doorway that leads to nowhere suddenly appears.
As Clark steps inside, the tone quickly shifts into pure dread as endless yellow hallways stretch infinitely, lit by buzzing fluorescent lights.
It then features other characters, like Dr. Mary Kline and others descending into this alternate dimension as quick glimpses of distorted spaces, shadowy threats, and something lurking just out of sight appear, blending found-footage-style realism with cinematic horror.
When Will Backrooms Be Released?
The video series Backrooms began in January 2020, when Kane Parsons started uploading videos on his YouTube channel.
A film adaptation was later announced in February 2023, with cast negotiations beginning in May 2025. Filming took place in Vancouver, Canada, from July to August 2025.
Now, fans can prepare for a psychological and cosmic horror experience when Backrooms hits theaters on May 29, 2026.
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