4 best horror books to read if you love The Backrooms
The article discusses four horror books that explore the theme of liminal spaces, which evoke feelings of eeriness and disquiet. These books are recommended for fans of The Backrooms, a popular horror concept that originated from a 4chan post. Each book presents unsettling environments that challenge characters in unique and terrifying ways.
- ▪Liminal spaces are defined as eerie, empty areas that evoke a sense of discomfort.
- ▪The Backrooms concept has inspired a YouTube short film and an upcoming A24 movie directed by Kane Parsons.
- ▪The recommended books include A Short Stay in Hell, Horrorstör, and House of Leaves, each featuring unsettling settings.
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Follow Followed Like Thread Link copied to clipboard Add us on By Rachael Conrad Published May 16, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Books While liminal spaces thrive in visual mediums, novelists have had their own successful run channeling these eerie, empty rooms. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": "1", "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position":"2", "name": "Books", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/books/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position":"3", "name": "The 4 best horror books for readers stuck in the Backrooms", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/4-books-for-readers-who-have-been-stuck-in-the-backrooms/" } ] } Related One of the decade's scariest movies nails an…
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