The internet horror sensation that took the world by storm is back and bigger than ever – get ready to revisit the unsettling realms of 'Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition', an extended cut hitting UK cinemas this summer! With 15 minutes of fresh footage, this spine-tingling tale promises to deliver even more chills and thrills as it expands its runtime to a gut-wrenching two hours and six minutes.
At just 20 years young, director Kane Parsons has already proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. This prodigious talent made waves on YouTube with his short films before adapting the viral 'creepypasta' stories and his own web series into this cinematic monster. When a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his therapist (Renate Reinsve) stumble upon a dimension of eerie, seemingly endless liminal spaces through the store's basement, you'll be on the edge of your seat as they navigate the uncharted territories of 'Backrooms'.
The financials are nothing short of phenomenal – this indie horror flick has raked in an astonishing £249 million globally on a shoestring budget of just £7.5 million! But don't believe the whispers about Parsons being usurped from his directorial credit; it's been thoroughly debunked by cast member Mark Duplass, putting an end to those pesky rumours.
The UK re-release will coincide with its American debut over the July 4 weekend, and you can already catch listings for the extended cut at top UK cinema chains like Showcase Cinemas. Parsons himself gave us a glimpse into what's new on Discord – it's not behind-the-scenes fodder or a re-edit of the original, but rather something that will satisfy fans craving more from his YouTube series.
But 'Backrooms' isn't just about box office brawn; Parsons has also been making waves in industry discussions, firing off scathing criticism at AI in cinema, labelling it as 'cultural rot' that undermines the heart of creativity. And if you thought that was all – the film's soundtrack is set to be released on vinyl, further cementing its cultural footprint.