Kane Parsons Debuts Horror 'Backrooms' with Stars
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- Kane Parsons makes his feature directing debut with "Backrooms", a horror film based on his web series and scripted by Will Soodik.
- Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Clark, with Renate Reinsve playing Mary, delivering strong performances.
- Clark, a failed architect and alcoholic, discovers a supernaturally porous wall in his discount furniture store that leads to an infinite network of surreal backrooms.
- Danny Vermette serves as production designer, blending real constructions with digital fabrication to create the film's oppressive environments.
- Jeremy Cox is the cinematographer, employing a dead‑yellowish, crepuscular lighting style that evokes the glow of mall strip lighting.
Why it matters: Kane Parsons gains a high‑profile debut, with the film’s three distinct scare tactics likely to draw horror fans and boost his credibility, potentially unlocking larger budgets for future projects.
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