Even if it only scratches the surface of its themes, the horror film is mesmerizing, with its winding, labyrinthine set and a tension-fueled buildup toward an ending that leaves room for plenty of post-viewing discussion.

"Backrooms," a film based on 20-year-old Kane Parsons’s popular YouTube series of the same name, debuted to $81.4 million at the U.S. and Canada box office this weekend, setting a

Indie horror films Obsession and Backrooms, made on limited budgets, surpass $100 million worldwide, highlighting the profitability of low-budget cinema in 2026.

Obsession, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, earned around $148 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Backrooms, directed by creator Kane Parsons, has grossed $118 million worldwide.

Editor’s note: This review was originally published during the 2025 Toronto International Festival. Focus Features will release the film in theaters beginning Friday, May 15.

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