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‘Backrooms’ review: The spooky horror movie that young people are obsessed with

Nypost · · 783 words · By Johnny Oleksinski
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Claims checked 12
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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

‘Backrooms’ review: The spooky horror movie that young people are obsessed with See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google movie review BACKROOMS Running time: 105 minutes.

Common ground

Rated R (some violent content, language, bloody images).

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 70% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Enter “Backrooms”: a disquieting and smart new horror film from A24”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia and the official A24 website confirm that 'Backrooms' is an A24 film.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A24 Films LLC, commonly referred to as A24, is an American independent entertainment company specializing in film and television production, as well as film distribution. They distribute and produce m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A24
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A24 is an American independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. It launched in August 2012, released its first film, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, in F…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_A24_films
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Drama is a 2026 American romantic black comedy film written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. It stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is tested by an …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drama_(film)
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Claim 2: “which is set in no-smartphones 1990.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found after searching for the setting of the movie.
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Claim 3: “The seed of “Backrooms” was planted in 2019 when a user posted an image on the website 4chan of an architecturally unsettling room”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic definitions of the word 'concept' and does not confirm the 4chan origin of the Backrooms, although the movie's Wikipedia entry mentions it is inspired by the 'Backrooms' creepypasta.
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web search NEUTRAL — Concepts make it possible to form and combine ideas, draw inferences, and refer to external objects. They act as the meanings of words and play a central role in many cognitive processes, including pe…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · The meaning of CONCEPT is something conceived in the mind : thought, notion. How to use concept in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Concept.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concept
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web search NEUTRAL — Explanation A concept is a thought or idea. If you're redecorating your bedroom, you might want to start with a concept, such as "flower garden" or "outer space." It's a general idea about a thing or …
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/concept
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Claim 4: “Eighty-eight percent of its packed preview night audiences around the country were under 35.”
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One source (Box Office report) states 88% of the audience was under 35, while another source (Reddit citing PostTrak) states 58% of the audience was under 35.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Backrooms is a 2026 American science fiction psychological horror film directed and co-scored by Kane Parsons (in his feature-length directorial debut) and written by Will Soodik. It is based on Parso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backrooms_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scary Movie (also known as Scary Movie 6) is a 2026 American parody film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scary_Movie_(2026_film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones
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Claim 5: “The “12 Years A Slave” star has bloodshot eyes”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 6: “his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve of “Sentimental Value”)”
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No evidence was found after searching for the character Mary or Renate Reinsve's involvement in the film.
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Claim 7: “Its director, Kane Parsons, is just 20 years old”
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Multiple sources confirm Kane Parsons is the director and is 20 years old (born June 18, 2005).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Backrooms is a 2026 American science fiction psychological horror film directed and co-scored by Kane Parsons (in his feature-length directorial debut) and written by Will Soodik. It is based on Parso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backrooms_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Backrooms is a science fiction horror web series created by Kane Parsons, based on the "Backrooms" creepypasta. Presented as found footage, the series follows a fictional organization called the Async…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backrooms_(web_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kane Parsons (born June 18, 2005), also known as Kane Pixels, is an American YouTuber, composer, and filmmaker. In January 2022, Parsons began publishing the viral web series Backrooms, based on the c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kane_Parsons
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Claim 8: “the main character of “Backrooms,” Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor)”
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Multiple sources, including the Backrooms Wiki and Reddit discussions of the trailer, confirm Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the character Clark.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor (born July 10, 1977) is a British actor, writer, and director. He portrayed Clark in the Backrooms film by Kane Parsons.
https://kane-pixels-backrooms.fandom.com/wiki/Chiwetel_Ejiof…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... In the Official Backroom Trailer, Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) ask a character "What do you see?" This is it. ... r/backrooms - In the Official ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/backrooms/comments/1ttdtvk/chiwetel…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 31, 2026 ... Chiwetel Ejiofor frames Clark's comfort in the backrooms around the tension between threat and refuge. The actor highlights how the ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemablend/video/764610461832529844…
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Claim 9: “Rated R (some violent content, language, bloody images).”
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The provided search results for this claim are generic movie ticket and rating sites and do not mention the specific rating for the movie 'Backrooms'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Discover showtimes and movie theaters near you with Fandango! Find showtimes, tickets, and more for your favorite cinema experience in Vancouver, WA.
https://www.fandango.com/vancouver_wa_movietimes
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web search NEUTRAL — IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn w…
https://www.imdb.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — JustWatch is the place to discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Whether you’re streaming, buying, or renting movies to watch online, JustWatch gives you access to a huge array of options.
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movies
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Claim 10: “his assistant Kat (Lukita Maxwell) and her boyfriend Bobby (Finn Bennett)”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 11: “Running time: 105 minutes.”
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Multiple independent sources, including a web search result and the Kane Pixels Backrooms Wiki, confirm the runtime is 105 minutes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 105 may refer to: 105 (number), the natural number following 104 and preceding 106 AD 105, a year in the 2nd century AD 105 BC, a year in the 2nd century BC 105 (telephone number), the emergency tele…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/105
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AS-105 was the fifth and final orbital flight of a boilerplate Apollo spacecraft, and the third and final launch of a Pegasus micrometeoroid detection satellite. It was launched by SA-10, the tenth an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS-105
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — HMD 105 (formerly Nokia 105 from 2013 to 2024, also called as Nokia 108 in 2024) is the name of a series of different mobile phones manufactured or marketed by HMD Global (formerly Nokia and Microsoft…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMD_105
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Claim 12: “Parsons turned the trend into a popular YouTube series with millions of views when he was 16.”
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The search results provided for this claim are about Harry Kane (footballer) and a footwear brand, not the director Kane Parsons.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kane featured and scored during England's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, and represented the country at the tournament. He was named England captain just before the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane
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web search NEUTRAL — Kane is a new footwear brand dedicated to recovery shoes. The result is a breathable, comfortable shoe that’s designed to help your feet rest and repair after a tough workout.
https://kanefootwear.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 28, 1993 · Harry Kane, 32, from England Bayern Munich, since 2023 Centre-Forward Market value: €60.00m * 28/07/1993 in London, England
https://www.transfermarkt.com/harry-kane/profil/spieler/1320…
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