About this episode

The episode discusses the experimental horror thriller 'Backrooms' directed by Kane Parsons, focusing on a troubled divorcee's exploration of a strange realm.

Based upon the viral online phenomenon which he helped launch, YouTube creator Kane Parsons has directed this somewhat expiremental horror thriller focusing on an unique realm containing a never-ending series of strange rooms and corridors. The story focuses on a troubled recent divorcee (Oscar-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) who owns a failing furniture store which contains a hidden door to this realm. Once he enters, he begins exploring this realm and becomes obssessed with figuring i...

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Host: Geoff Gershon

Topics covered

• horror
• thriller
• experimental film
• divorce
• obsession
• furniture store

Keywords

• Backrooms
• Kane Parsons
• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• horror thriller
• experimental film
• divorce
• furniture store

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Books & works: Backrooms

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