Review of the Film BACKROOMS: When Getting Lost Feels More Terrifying

Kapanlagi.com - Horror films are not just about the appearance of ghosts, mystical myths, monster terror, and so on, but they can also involve psychological fears that disturb the mind. That’s what BACKROOMS brings to the big screen.

BACKROOMS is the feature film debut of Kane Parsons as a director, the creator of the viral YouTube series The Backrooms (Found Footage) that exploded in 2022. Produced by A24, this film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. An adaptation that expands the Backrooms version from just a found footage video into a horror film with a complex narrative.

1. Premise of the Empty Office Building Story

BACKROOMS tells the story of a group of people who are mysteriously trapped inside an endless empty office building. When several characters become trapped in the building with its many mazes, they must face something more terrifying than mere ghosts.

Dull yellow walls, buzzing neon lights, and endless dim hallways successfully create a strange atmosphere full of anxiety. What if you get lost and can never go home?

2. Not Relying on Jumpscares

Uniquely, BACKROOMS does not rely on jumpscares or the appearance of terrifying figures, but rather on a sense of unease and discomforting tension that keeps the heart restless for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

This is the greatest strength of Backrooms. The sound of neon lights, empty hallways, and spacious rooms that feel suspicious actually create constant tension.

3. Unique Horror Films

For viewers expecting conventional horror with adrenaline-pumping terror and constant ghost appearances, BACKROOMS may feel confusing. BACKROOMS remains a unique horror film. This film transforms simple fears into a haunting nightmare that is hard to forget.

The pacing feels slow and the narrative tends to be abstract. Even the emotional turmoil feels vague due to the character development not being maximized.

4. Rating 8.4/10

BACKROOMS is not a horror film for everyone. But for fans of concepts that create psychological fear, BACKROOMS is definitely worth watching. The empty and silent areas automatically create a panic that makes viewers hold their breath. Empty spaces can be far scarier than demons.

(kpl/fbi)