'Backrooms' releases on May 29: Cast, plot, and more
11 May 2026

The Hollywood horror film Backrooms, backed by A24, will be released in theaters on May 29, 2026.

The movie is directed by Kane Parsons and is expected to feature some violent content/bloody images.

It's based on Parsons's web series, which was inspired by the Backrooms creepypasta.

Cast and characters of 'Backrooms'
Cast details

Backrooms features a star-studded cast including Academy Award nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, along with Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.

The story revolves around a mysterious door that appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

Will Soodik has written the screenplay for this intriguing tale.

Meet the creative minds behind 'Backrooms'
Production insights

The production of Backrooms was a collaborative effort by several industry veterans.

The film was produced by James Wan, Michael Clear, Roberto Patino, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Dan Levine, Osgood Perkins, Chris Ferguson, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kori Adelson.

The cinematography was handled by Jeremy Cox, while Greg Ng did the editing.

Its music has been composed by Edo Van Breemen and Parsons.

The movie has received positive reviews in early screenings.

Principal photography began last year
Filming location

The principal photography of Backrooms began in July 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. The shooting was completed by August of the same year.

A24 is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Uncut Gems, Midsommar, and Moonlight.

The studio has also produced popular Netflix series like Beef and HBO Max's Euphoria.