A24's Backrooms, which premiered in theaters, follows Clark, a furniture store owner, and his therapist Mary as they delve into a surreal and terrifying alternate reality known as the backrooms. The film explores Clark's obsession with this strange world, where he encounters bizarre entities and undergoes a mental transformation. Mary, seeking to find Clark, becomes ensnared in the backrooms, where she faces a monstrous version of Clark, referred to as Pirate Clark. This encounter leads to a suspenseful chase, ultimately resulting in Mary's uncertain fate as she is taken by Async scientists for examination. The film concludes with a haunting image of a Still Life version of Mary, leaving open the possibility for sequels. Director Sam Parsons expresses his desire for the film's ending to remain ambiguous, allowing viewers to derive their own interpretations while confirming that the events are not a dream. With its mix of horror and psychological drama, Backrooms captivates audiences and sets the stage for future explorations of its eerie universe.