A24's Backrooms Sets Digital Release Following Box Office Run
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A24's breakout horror hit Backrooms, directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, is coming to digital storefronts on July 14 for $24.99 following its massive box office success.
After shattering box office expectations and cementing itself as one of the biggest cinematic success stories of the year, A24's Backrooms is officially making its way to digital storefronts. According to a recent report by Polygon, the liminal space horror thriller will be available to rent or purchase for $24.99 on platforms like Amazon and Apple TV starting Tuesday, July 14. While fans eager to own the film are getting a quick turnaround, collectors looking for physical Blu-ray releases and those waiting for a subscription streaming home will need to exercise a bit more patience as those details remain under wraps.
The film's meteoric rise is a massive win for digital-first creators. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who famously built his following creating analog horror content on YouTube, Backrooms pulled in over $359 million globally on a modest $10 million budget. This makes Parsons the youngest director in history to top the domestic and global box office. Alongside other viral horror hits like Blumhouse's Obsession, the massive success of Backrooms proves that studios are finally learning to trust creators who understand modern internet culture and community-driven storytelling.
For players and horror fans who spend as much time dissecting lore on YouTube and TikTok as they do gaming, the crossover appeal of Backrooms is undeniable. Rooted in the classic internet creepypasta about an endless maze of yellow office rooms, the film translates that familiar dread into a feature-length narrative starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. With Parsons already hinting that a sequel or even a series could be in the cards, the creator-to-cinema pipeline is officially wide open, signaling a major shift in how major entertainment properties find their start.
Source: Polygon
Tags: Movies, Horror, Streaming, Culture
Original article: Polygon