Backrooms

A group of friends stumble upon a mysterious and endless maze of offices, known as the Backrooms, after attending a concert. They soon discover they are not alone in this unsettling dimension and must find a way to escape before they are consumed by its horrors. The film explores themes of isolation, existential dread, and the uncanny.

As of its 2026 release, 'Backrooms' has received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its inventive premise and effective jump scares, while some noted pacing issues and a lack of deeper character development. Audiences have generally responded well to its atmospheric tension and faithfulness to the internet creepypasta lore.

• Praised for its genuinely unsettling atmosphere and creative interpretation of the Backrooms concept.

• Applauded for delivering effective horror sequences and a sense of overwhelming dread.

• Some critics found the narrative occasionally stretched thin and desired more robust character arcs.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's ability to capture the eerie and disorienting nature of the Backrooms. Many enjoyed the tension and the visual execution of the liminal spaces, though a few expressed a desire for a more fleshed-out storyline.

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.

The film's visual style for the Backrooms was heavily influenced by the aesthetics of late 20th-century office buildings and abandoned spaces, aiming for a sense of nostalgic unease.