A24 has released the trailer for “Backrooms,” an upcoming sci-fi horror film starring Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Directed by Kane Parsons in his feature directorial debut, “The Backrooms” is based on Parsons’ viral YouTube found-footage horror universe. His anthological series debuted in 2022 and focused on the story of a therapist searching for her patient who vanished mysteriously into a dimension beyond reality. Just 19 when he signed with A24, Parsons is the youngest filmmaker ever to collaborate with the studio.
The screenplay is written by Will Soodik, based on the online urban legend of the same name, which inspired Parsons’ YouTube series.
Along with Reinsve and Ejiofor, the film stars Mark Duplass (“Creep”), Finn Bennett (“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”), Lukita Maxwell (“Generation”) and Avan Jogia (“56 Days”).
Chernin Entertainment, part of the North Road Company, will co-finance the film alongside A24. Producers include Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps Entertainment. Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine are producing for 21 Laps Entertainment and Chris Ferguson for Oddfellows Pictures. James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster, with Judson Scott executive producing and Alayna Glasthal overseeing for the company. Chris White, who brought the project to Atomic Monster, will also executive produce. Additional producers include Roberto Patino.
Production took place in Canada in July, with Chernin Entertainment co-financing alongside A24. A24 and Chernin Entertainment serve as co-studios on the film.
“The Backrooms” is in theaters on May 29. Watch the trailer below