Kane Parsons Is Coming Back
Industry outlets are buzzing: the young filmmaker behind the Backrooms craze is said to be on board to direct the sequel. The scoop hasn’t been plastered in an official A24 press release yet, but sources suggest Kane Parsons will pick up the reins for Backrooms 2.
From YouTube Weirdness to Big-Screen Nightmare
Remember those eerie short videos that spread across the internet? That was Parsons (once known online as Kane Pixels) building a creepy universe one clip at a time. He then turned that vibe into a feature film that surprised pretty much everyone — critics, audiences and the box office alike.
That original movie didn’t just do well; it blew past expectations, earning several hundred million worldwide on a shoestring budget and drawing big crowds in places like France.
What We Actually Know About the Sequel
Concrete plot details are still being kept under wraps. The original cast hasn’t been confirmed for the follow-up, and the story direction is a mystery for now. What we do know is that the director who invented the version of the Backrooms we saw on screen is expected to return, which should keep the sequel feeling true to the vibe fans loved.
Projects Shuffled — Sequel First
Word is Parsons had another original project in development with Osgood Perkins, but that effort may be paused so he can dive back into the yellow-walled labyrinth. If true, that move shows both the director and the studio want to strike while the creepy carpet’s hot.
No Release Date Yet
Don’t mark your calendars just yet. Production appears to be in the early stages and no official release window has been announced. So expect teasers and rumors long before a trailer drops.
Why A24 Is All In
A24 seems to be betting big on the property — not surprising given how the first film turned an online idea into a global hit while keeping the unsettling atmosphere intact. With that kind of payoff, it makes sense they’d want Parsons back to shepherd the franchise forward.
The Takeaway
If the reports are correct, Backrooms 2 will be guided by the person who imagined the whole thing in the first place. That’s promising for fans who want more of that distinct, unsettling energy — and it’s a reminder that internet-born horror can still make huge waves on the big screen.