I walked into Backrooms knowing absolutely nothing about the franchise, lore, YouTube series, or the world created by Kane Pixels. My kids were excited to see it, but I intentionally went in completely blind.

The result? I left the theater asking one question:

"What the hell did I just watch?"

In this solo review, I break down my spoiler-free thoughts on the film, discuss its atmosphere, performances, psychological horror elements, and why it left me both impressed and confused. I also take a detour into one of my favorite topics—box office performance—examining how original films like Backrooms and Obsession are finding success in a market dominated by major franchises and blockbuster budgets.

Then, after diving into the history and lore of the Backrooms phenomenon, I revisit th ...