‘Backrooms’: What Critics Are Saying About A24’s Horror Film Directed by 20-Year-Old Kane Parsons - The Hollywood Reporter

A24's new horror film 'Backrooms,' directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has received positive critical reception and is tracking for a strong box office debut. The film, based on a viral YouTube series, features performances by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
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The film represents a significant shift in Hollywood, where viral internet creators are increasingly being given major studio resources to helm feature-length projects.
Backrooms Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying About A24's Horror Film
The report is a standard industry news summary focusing on box office projections and critical reception.
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