The new horror movie Backrooms is going to be the big film at this weekend’s box office and it was directed by a teenager!
Kane Parsons was just 19 years old when he directed the movie and there are people on the internet trying to claim that he wasn’t behind the camera. The film is based on his YouTube series of the same name.
Backrooms actor Mark Duplass is now coming to his defense.
Mark tweeted in response to a false claim, “Hmmm, with all due respect I don’t remember seeing you on set. When I was there, Kane was 100% in control. More so than many directors 3x his age.”
Mark also went on Instagram to release a lengthier response.
“A lot of takes going around right now about whether Kane Parsons, at the tender age of 19, actually directed Backrooms or whether it was more ghost directed by one of his more experienced producers. I was there,” Mark said. “I suspect one of the reasons I was hired was because I mentor a lot of young filmmakers, and they may have thought it was good to have someone there who’s sensitive to that, and I was prepared to help out. And what happened was he didn’t need any of us. He was intensely prepared.”
Mark added, “He spent the last five years of his life building out one of the most detailed mythologies I’ve ever been a part of. Worked incredibly closely with his crew, particularly his DP and shot design, and was very sensitive and calm and smart in dealing with actors. So, for those of you who have all these thoughts, were you there?”
Where to watch the Backrooms A24 film
A24’s take on the film has a simple logline that sets up the gateway into the terrifying world of Backrooms.
Unfortunately, those interested in seeing the new movie will have to head out and see it in theaters, but it is a nationwide release and should be playing at a cinema near you. Check for tickets here!
The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve and will likely be available to stream on HBO Max at a later date. For now, though, you’ll have to go to the theater or you can just watch Kane Parsons‘ original videos online for free.
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