Teaser Released for “Backrooms,” Opening in Theaters May 29

By | February 28, 2026

The first teaser has been released for Backrooms, the upcoming feature film from director Kane Parsons, whose original viral upload helped define a new era of internet‑driven horror. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on May 29.

Synopsis

The story begins when a mysterious doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom, setting off a chain of events connected to the unsettling liminal spaces popularized in Parsons’ original series. The film expands on the concept with a narrative centered on disorientation, isolation, and the unknown.

Cast and Crew

Directed by: Kane Parsons Written by: Will Soodik Based on the series by: Kane Parsons

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell

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