‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
Filmmaker Kane Parsons has transitioned from a viral YouTube creator to directing a feature film adaptation of the 'Backrooms' internet horror myth for A24. The project marks a significant milestone for internet-native creators entering the mainstream film industry.
Why it matters
The success of Parsons illustrates the growing influence of internet-born intellectual property and independent creators on Hollywood's production pipeline.
‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth | WIRED
The article is a straightforward profile of a filmmaker and his career trajectory.
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