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Backrooms Rakes $81M, Draws Teens, Directed by 20-Year-Old

6/21/2026

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The horror film “Backrooms” earned $81 million domestically in its opening weekend.
PostTrak data show that 86 percent of its audience was under 35 years old.
Forty-four percent of viewers were under 21, indicating strong appeal among younger teens.
The movie was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who grew up immersed in internet culture and video games.

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The horror film “Backrooms” earned $81 million domestically in its opening weekend.
PostTrak data show that 86 percent of its audience was under 35 years old.
Forty-four percent of viewers were under 21, indicating strong appeal among younger teens.
The movie was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who grew up immersed in internet culture and video games.