The film Backrooms is notable for being directed by Kane Parsons, who at 20 years old became the youngest director to open a movie at number one at the North American box office.
The movie grossed an impressive $118 million worldwide, breaking the all-time record for the studio A24.
The story stars Oscar-nominated actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renata Reinsve as a furniture store owner struggling with alcoholism and his therapist.
They discover seemingly endless and eerie liminal spaces (transitional, in-between places) in the basement of the furniture store.
While there are more surreal horror films available, Backrooms stands out for its cohesive and astonishing vision of interdimensional spaces.
Kane Parsons has shown strong, precise filmmaking skills for years, and this film successfully combines his talents with a feature-length story.
The script, written by Will Soodik, is minimalist but effective, helping the story work well.
The lead actors deliver haunting performances, portraying two people coping with trauma in very different and unequal ways.
The film reflects a continuing trend of YouTubers and young filmmakers achieving significant success, which is no longer surprising but still impressive.
