The Latest Breaking News from Backrooms

7 new horror movies on Netflix, HBO Max, Shudder, and more in September 2026

September is packed full of great horror movies — here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month.

TechRadar · Aug 31

Did A24 Copyright Backrooms? Hollywood’s Buzziest New Trend May Face A Huge Obstacle

The wave of internet horror-inspired films that are sure to follow 'Backrooms' need to find a way to navigate the fan communities that exist around these concepts.

Inverse · Jul 22

Backrooms and Obsession changed the rules of filmmaking – now the tools are finally catching up

Lightcraft CEO and co-founder Eliot Mack says new creators need the tools to match their ambition.

Creative Bloq · Jul 18

Steven Spielberg Has Some Thoughts About Obsession And Backrooms As His Own Tentpole Release Heads To Theaters

Be right back, I'm going to get tickets.

Cinemablend · Jun 6

Why Backrooms' Big Box Office Win Feels ‘Cathartic’ In Some Hollywood Circles

It can't be understated just how huge this is.

Cinemablend · Jun 5

Backrooms director Kane Parsons is seemingly considering a Portal movie “with a lot of caution and a lot of curiosity”

The Backrooms director is thinking with portals

Total Film · Jun 5

Backrooms director says Valve is an inspiration: "Don't make it if there's not a meaningful reason motivating it"

"They take it to such an extreme"

Total Film · Jun 4

Blumhouse Had One Word For Horror Fans As Backrooms And Obsession Went 1 & 2 In Ticket Sales

Blumhouse’s one-two punch gave horror fans one hell of a box office weekend.

Cinemablend · Jun 1

The Backrooms film left me with more questions than answers and that's why it's the perfect adaptation

Open that window, break through the pane.

PC Gamer · Jun 1

Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms

Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend, a record for studio A24

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1