Backrooms (2026)
Summary
Hosts Brent Trahune and Gavin Eddings review the 2023 horror film *Backrooms*, directed by Kane Parsons. They discuss the movie’s origins in internet creepypasta lore and its depiction of liminal spaces. The hosts critique the film’s pacing and "Zoomer" horror style, comparing it to *The Shining* and analyzing its blend of found footage with traditional narrative.
Topics discussed
Intro: Martin Fine Furniture commercial parody
Liminal spaces and Office Space references
Initial reactions to the Backrooms movie
Found footage style and internet folklore origins
Deep dive into Backrooms lore and no-clipping
Creepypastas: Lavender Town and copyright issues
Real-world liminal spaces: Malls and conventions
Crafting, family anecdotes, and sponsor read
Director Kane Parsons and cast details
Plot summary: Phil's trauma and therapy
Character analysis: Phil's alcoholism and rage
Nostalgia for 90s local TV commercials
Exploring the Backrooms: Sound design and boredom
AI nostalgia and the 'doppelganger' effect
Horror elements: Still lifes and Pirate Clark
The therapist's backstory and roleplay scenes
Climax: The chase and ambiguous ending
Theories: What is the Backrooms?
Comparisons to Severance, Midsommar, and Lost
Generational media consumption and final verdict
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