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A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Backrooms (2026) is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Kane Parsons, released on May 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 3,182 ratings.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Clark
Renate Reinsve
as Mary
Finn Bennett
as Bobby
Lukita Maxwell
as Kat
Mark Duplass
as Phil
Avan Jogia
as Naren Warne
Robert Bobroczkyi
as Pirate Clark
Ember Ambrose
as Young Mary
Krista Kosonen
as Nora
Philip Granger
as Meterman
Katharine Isabelle
as Robin
Peter New
as Big Wayne
Directed by Kane Parsons, written by Kane Parsons and Will Soodik, produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 3,182 ratings.
Given how many endless, empty geometric hallways our main character had to wander through, having Justin Long’s character from Barbarian pop up with a tape measure to calculate the square footage would have genuinely made this a 5-star masterpiece. Backrooms completely nails the atmosphere in the first half. The grainy, handheld "home video" style shots build an insane amount of tension, and making the entire…
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Anointing a young, first-time big screen director as the new filmmaking messiah of his or her particular genre is a risky undertaking, to be sure. Does the fledgling auteur have what it takes to live up to that auspicious title? Is this an ordination that’s truly warranted? It’s serious business, both for box office tallies and artistically speaking. But does the heir apparent truly possess the skills, talent and…
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
New unofficial Christmas movie unlocked. Far more complex than I thought it was going to be, especially considering it was a combination of trauma based creatures and a touch of sci-fi uncertainty. Overall a good watch, and incredibly impressive from such a young creative mind.
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Well, that was interesting. This is a well made horror-drama released by A24 that, to my surprise, nabbed $81 million in its opening weekend. Both Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve give solid performances and while a few moments lost my attention, there are few great scenes particularly towards the end. Don't know where the hype came from but good for this (and Obsession) for capturing the mainstream audiences.…
Reviewed on June 1, 2026
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Backrooms (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Backrooms (2026) includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Mark Duplass. The film was directed by Kane Parsons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Backrooms was released on May 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 51m.
Backrooms (2026) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 3,182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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