Backrooms

Tonight I got to experience The Backrooms and, first and foremost, the word I need to describe it is pure fascination. I think this is one of the most promising intellectual properties and storylines we’ve had in a long time. This movie does an enormous amount of legwork developing the space, fueling the viewer's curiosity about what the scientists are working on, and just nailing this liminal horror. It's not supported by cheap jump scares, but rather a psychological tension that ebbs and flows as you move through the film. While the first part sets up our storylines and where we’re heading, the second part leaves you wanting more. I think a lot of the audience really wanted more explanations from the scientists to see them explain things or show some form of resolution to how the space is developed. But without going too deep into semantics or details, this looks like the start of probably one of the most profitable horror franchises ever put on screen. I wish I got more explanations, but the movie has officially guaranteed my ticket for the next film.