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How Hollywood's youngest filmmakers are exposing Gen Z's real problem with AI

The generation most fluent in generative tools has least trust. A new class of box-office creators explains the contradiction and what brands need to hear.

Fortune

Backrooms director says he treated the extended cut like one of his YouTube projects, and edited it on his laptop "in just under two weeks"

Kane Parsons made Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition solo on Blender

Total Film

X-Men legend Famke Janssen wants Backrooms' Kane Parsons to direct superhero movie

Backrooms director Kane Parsons should "absolutely" get a chance to direct an X-Men film, according to Famke Janssen.

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A24's Backrooms has an extended cut with over 15 minutes of unseen footage — here's when you can watch it in theaters

Hit horror movie Backrooms is returning to theaters with even more footage for fans to explore.

TechRadar

A24's Biggest Viral Horror Hit Is Getting A Surprising Upgrade

'Backrooms,' A24's highest grossing film ever, is coming back to theaters on July 3rd with an additional 15 minutes of footage.

Inverse

Backrooms already lands re-release with bonus footage from Kane Parsons

YouTuber Kane Parsons' horror hit Backroom is getting a special re-release later this week.

BANG Premier

Backrooms extended cut releasing in theaters soon, with 15 minutes of "extra content" after the credits

Backrooms is heading back to the big screen before it's even finished its theatrical run

Total Film

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The digital natives blowing away traditional movie makers

Today from The Detail: How film productions by YouTubers are out-performing Hollywood blockbusters

Newsroom.co.nz

Backrooms director Kane Parsons has visited Valve, and the chances of a Portal movie happening just shot up

The director is a huge fan of the games

Total Film

Democratic Socialism Remains an Elite Phenomenon

Darializa Avila Chevalier is supported by wealthy, well-educated elites.

Reason

The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot from Lionsgate — and as a long-time horror fan I'm not convinced it's going to be any good

The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot in 2027 but I'm worried there's been a missed opportunity for more original horror.

TechRadar

‘Time To Start Boycotting’: How A24’s $75 Million AI Deal With Google Has Landed With Fans

"Time to start boycotting."

Pedestrian.tv

“Descending Into The Abyss”: 60 Liminal Spaces So Deeply Unsettling We’re Sorry In Advance

The in-between. The emptiness where there should be something. Liminal spaces exist because our brains can't quite comprehend the absence of life in transitional spaces. Whether you find them comforting or creepy, this list will move something inside of you. Check out the full list at your own risk.

Bored Panda

Toy Story 5’s Box Office Debut Smashed Records, But How Did Disclosure Day Fare Against The Horror Hits?

Just how good was the Pixar flick's debut?

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International Business Times UK

Posted a Horror Story on Reddit? Hollywood Studios Are Paying Attention To Make It the Next Big Film

Hollywood is increasingly turning to Reddit for original horror story ideas, following the success of films like 'Backrooms', which originated from online communities and discussions.

International Business Times UK

Desperate Movie Bosses Tear Up Scripts To Raid Reddit Forums For Next Blockbuster After Backrooms Movie Sensation

Major entertainment agencies in California are exploring Reddit forums to discover new viral film concepts, reshaping traditional script sourcing and highlighting the evolving landscape of cinematic creativity.

International Business Times UK

From Reddit to $118M Horror Hit: 'Backrooms' Shows Hollywood Is Mining Subreddits for Its Next Big Ideas

The r/Backrooms subreddit inspired a $118 million film, showcasing Reddit's potential as a creative incubator for Hollywood. Industry insiders now view Reddit as a source for future blockbuster ideas.

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The Canberra Times

You'll want to sleep with the light on after this five-star Aussie horror

Micro-budget, maximum dread Leviticus is the real Aussie deal.

France 24

From YouTube to box office history: The Gen Z director rewriting the rules of cinema

On this week's film show, critic Emma Jones joins Eve Jackson to review the latest cinema releases. They discuss "Backrooms", the record-breaking horror hit from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, now the youngest filmmaker ever to top the US box office. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the film is shaking…

Newsroom.co.nz

Move over, Hollywood; build a digital community and they will come

Comment from Auckland University: NZ can use scale to its advantage by positioning itself as a community-first digital economy, says Kenny Ching

The Independent UK

From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral

PC Gamer

Social media is awful but the UK under-16 ban won't solve anything: 'Instead of punishing children, the government needs to target the source'

PC Gamer's writers and editors tackle the impending ban on Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook.

Cinemablend

Love The Advice Steven Spielberg Has For Backrooms And Obsession’s Young Directors As They Start Out

Not bad advice.

Bangkok Post

‘Backrooms’: Internet ‘creepypasta’ is year’s most unsettling horror film

The innovative studio A24 has not disappointed again. Kane Parsons’ Backrooms (2026) might be one of the most unique horror films we have seen lately. Based on a 2019 creepypasta (horror Internet myth), it frightens viewers not with jump scares but with a continuous eerie liminal atmosphere, where something deeply…

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