Backrooms brings the internet horror trend behind liminal spaces to life
The internet horror phenomenon known as 'liminal spaces' is being adapted into a feature film titled Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons. The film explores the unsettling nature of transitional spaces, building on a viral YouTube series that originated from 4chan lore.
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This highlights the growing trend of internet-born horror content transitioning into mainstream Hollywood cinema, reflecting shifts in how digital subcultures influence traditional media.
Backrooms brings the internet horror trend behind liminal spaces to life - The Globe and Mail
The article provides a factual, descriptive account of a cultural trend without taking a political or ideological stance.
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