Before You Watch The ‘Backrooms’ Movie, Check Out the “Found Footage” Shorts Kane Parsons Posted To YouTube
Kane Parsons, a young director, has gained attention for his horror film 'Backrooms,' which he created at the age of 19. Prior to this, he produced a series of popular 'Found Footage' shorts on YouTube, exploring the eerie concept of the Backrooms. His work combines computer-generated animation with a nostalgic aesthetic, drawing from internet horror lore.
- ▪Kane Parsons directed the horror film 'Backrooms' at just 19 years old, making him the youngest director in A24 history.
- ▪His first short film, 'The Backrooms (Found Footage),' was uploaded to YouTube in January 2022 and has since garnered over 78 million views.
- ▪The series features a fictional research institute exploring the Backrooms, where people go missing in a surreal, labyrinthine environment.
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