Key facts
- The film 'Backrooms,' directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, broke box office records.
- The movie is based on the internet subculture 'The Backrooms,' which originated from a 4chan image.
- Kane Parsons is known for his viral YouTube series about 'The Backrooms.'
- The film earned $118 million over its opening weekend.
- The 'Backrooms' film beat a Star Wars spinoff in its opening weekend.
The Backrooms phenomenon, which began as an anonymous image on 4chan and evolved into a vast internet subculture with extensive lore and viral YouTube content, has now made a significant impact in Hollywood. The success of the A24 film 'Backrooms,' directed by young YouTuber Kane Parsons, highlights the growing influence of online creators in mainstream media, particularly in the horror genre.