Backrooms reactions have begun coming in for the upcoming A24 horror movie, with many praising the new film as a wholly original and unique tale filled with scares.
What are the Backrooms reactions saying?
This week, Backrooms had its world premiere, with many who were there taking to social media to begin sharing some reactions. The movie is a favorite to score a high Rotten Tomatoes score, and early reactions seem to back that ahead of its premiere on May 29, 2026.
While not official reviews, a majority of the early buzz from the review suggests it’s a good one. Nearly every reaction touches on the tension and great atmosphere Kane Parsons has delivered. Some reviews did note that the movie dragged a bit, but a larger portion praised the film, and its stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
Check out some reactions to Backrooms below:
#Backrooms is an unnerving, atmospheric nightmare with outstanding yellow-tinged 90s-coreimagery, creepy creature design, and deeply unsettling vibes. Chiwetel Ejiofor & Renate Reinsve are excellent, as always. pic.twitter.com/bkIUA39WO5
— The Playlist (@ThePlaylistNews) May 7, 2026
While #Backrooms ultimately works better as a series, Kane Parsons delivers a promising debut feature, firmly establishing himself as one to watch. I’m a sucker for liminal horror, and when BACKROOMS works, it’s a waking nightmare. Easily the best creepypasta adaptation yet. pic.twitter.com/hn8RcVjcYt
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) May 8, 2026
re: BACKROOMS
– one CRAZY song pull
– incredible visuals & performances
– less jumpscares than u think
– fans will be VERY satisfied with the easter eggs in here
– your question is answered in the first scene
– if you’re reading this, you’ll love it. if you’re not, maybe not https://t.co/IfmfEPDQlU— bug angel (@girlortheworld) May 8, 2026
you’re gonna want to see this as soon as humanly possible. scariest horror film in years. i assure you, nobody is ready for what’s coming. https://t.co/cxh5rGeUkX
— cob (@sillierdeadite) May 7, 2026
Kane Parsons’ #Backrooms is wild stuff. A wholly unique and original horror film that freaks you out and creeps you out while luring you deeper into its eerie, liminal nightmare. The kind of movie that gets under your skin and stays there.
For a film full of empty rooms and… pic.twitter.com/i5iIK4uegH
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 8, 2026
Kane Parsons’ #Backrooms is a TRIP. A brilliant, frightening vision. Beautifully claustrophobic, pulse-pounding & freaky AF. Superb world building, edge-of-your-seat suspense & earned scares. Renate Reinsve & Chiwetel Ejiofor are terrific. Danny Vermette’s production design, a ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/UCkEozVnFa
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 8, 2026
BACKROOMS is a promising feature directorial debut for Kane Parsons as he takes what worked best in the web series (the uncanny terror of liminal space) and brings it to the big screen with confidence and a unique voice. This is a horror film that demands patience from its… pic.twitter.com/U1aWUuAnTg
— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) May 8, 2026
The Backrooms originated as a 4chan creepypasta thread. The concept is that there are “wrong areas” of reality, also known as the Backrooms, that people can suddenly find themselves trapped in. These areas are typically portrayed as endless carpeted and monotoned rooms lit with fluorescent lights that emit a buzzing white noise effect. People can get lost in the Backrooms for long periods of time; however, there are also monsters that inhabit the liminal space.
The concept of the Backrooms quickly took off on Reddit following the initial thread. In 2022, Parsons started a series of Backrooms short films on YouTube, which then went viral and largely brought the concept into the mainstream. Severance creator Dan Erickson said that The Backrooms were one of his many inspirations when working on the Apple TV+ show.
In addition to Ejiofor, the cast of Backrooms includesRenate Reinsve,Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lucite Maxwell, and Avan Jogia. The script comes from Will SoodikandRoberto Patino, while James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster.
