First teaser released for A24’s adaptation of The Backrooms

A24 has released the first teaser for its film adaptation of The Backrooms, directed by the original creator Kane Parsons, set to premiere on May 29, 2026. The teaser showcases unsettling liminal spaces and features the voices of Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Inspired by a 2019 creepypasta from 4chan, the film may explore themes from the original YouTube series, though the teaser lacks the distinctive visual style of the short.

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