Long before Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” captivated audiences in cinemas and made history as A24’s first film to soar past the $100 million mark at the domestic box office, Parsons had already cemented his reputation as a Backrooms aficionado. His web series, inspired by the well-known liminal space creepypasta, has become the definitive take on Backrooms lore. For those looking to dive deeper into this eerie universe, Looper’s video provides a comprehensive overview of its timeline.
The enigmatic Backrooms extend beyond just a maze of unsettling yellow corridors and nondescript utilitarian spaces. While much of this bizarre locale remains shrouded in mystery, its exploration and the efforts to decode its secrets date back decades in Parsons’ narrative. Given that the “Backrooms” movie is also his creation and hints at connections to this expansive lore, familiarizing oneself with the full timeline enriches the cinematic experience.
The film centers on the struggles of Clark, a furniture store owner played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and his determined therapist, Mary, portrayed by Renate Reinsve. However, it also includes numerous subtle nods to other works, notably a direct link to the YouTube series. This is especially evident in the subplot involving researcher Phil, played by Mark Duplass, and his organization, Async, which serves as a crucial bridge to the broader Backrooms mythology.
In both the movie and the web series, Async is depicted as a company that inadvertently stumbled upon the Backrooms, transforming into a research institute dedicated to exploring this otherworldly realm. The conclusion of “Backrooms” hints at Async’s significant role in the anticipated sequel. Given the film’s roots in creepypasta, understanding the unfolding events within the wider Backrooms narrative will likely become even more crucial.
Async’s presence is a huge nod to Backrooms lore
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To fully grasp how the film intertwines with the web series and its expansive lore, Looper’s video is an invaluable resource. For those who appreciated the film as much as we did, this deep dive is well worth a watch.
Just like the movie, the web series features Async as a corporation that stumbled into the Backrooms and has reshaped itself into a research institute that focuses on exploring this extradimensional location. The ending of “Backrooms” effectively confirms that Async will be a major presence in the inevitable sequel, and since the movie is explicitly based on a creepypasta, it will likely be increasingly important to know just how the events in the grander Backrooms mythology have unfolded.
Looper’s video above is a great way to learn the entire timeline of the web series and how the “Backrooms” movie ties into it, so be sure to check it out if you enjoyed the film as much as we did.
