A24's 'Backrooms' Emerges as a Top Horror Film with Strong Reviews
A24’s New Horror Obsession Is Already One of the Best-Reviewed Thrillers of the Year
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A24's latest horror film, 'Backrooms,' directed by Kane Parsons, is generating significant buzz and has received an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor, it explores a surreal and terrifying world accessed through a mysterious doorway. The film is projected to earn over $50 million in its opening weekend.
- 01'Backrooms' is based on a viral 4chan creepypasta and follows a therapist searching for her lost patient.
- 02The film has achieved an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 45 critic reviews.
- 03It is projected to earn upwards of $50 million in its opening weekend, potentially breaking A24's debut record.
- 04Critics have praised the film, with Collider calling it 'near-flawless' and CBR highlighting it as an impressive debut for director Kane Parsons.
- 05The film features a unique blend of horror and surrealism, described as 'quietly terrifying' by ScreenRant.
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A24 continues its legacy in horror with the release of 'Backrooms,' directed by Kane Parsons, marking his feature debut. The film stars Renate Reinsve, an Academy Award nominee, alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor. It follows a therapist who discovers a mysterious doorway in a furniture showroom, leading her into a bizarre and frightening realm as she searches for her missing patient. 'Backrooms' is based on a viral 4chan creepypasta and has already garnered significant attention, scoring an impressive 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from 45 reviews. Critics have lauded the film, with Collider calling it 'near-flawless' and CBR praising Parsons' debut. The film is anticipated to earn over $50 million in its opening weekend, which would surpass A24's previous record held by 'Civil War.' As audiences flock to theaters, 'Backrooms' is positioned to become one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.
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