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The episode discusses the A24 horror film 'Backrooms' and its exploration of liminal spaces and their psychological implications.

Backrooms (2026) Directed by: Kane Parsons Written by: Will Sudick Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell IMDB: Backrooms (2026) Episode Summary In this episode of Mindframes , Michael and Dave discuss Backrooms (2026), an A24 horror film directed by 20-year-old YouTube filmmaker and wunderkind Kane Parsons — believed to be the youngest person to ever direct a widely released feature film. The discussion covers the film's expansion of the internet liminal space phenomenon into a feature-length narrative, its Tarkovsky-esque atmosphere, and the remarkable work of cinematographer Jeremy Cox and production designer Danny Vermette in bringing 30,000 square feet of meticulously constructed sets to life. The conversation digs deep into why liminal spaces resonate so powerfully with contemporary audiences — and with Gen Z in particular — framing the backrooms not just as a horror setting but as a cultural symptom of a society in uneasy transition. Both hosts award the film five stars, with Michael calling it the best film he's seen this year. 🧠 Thematic Discussion Backrooms explores the psychology of liminal space — transitional, empty…

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Hosts: Dave Canfield, Michael Cockerill

Topics covered

• horror film
• liminal spaces
• psychology
• cultural commentary
• cinematography
• Gen Z

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A24

Books & works: Backrooms, Backrooms (2026)

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