About this episode

The episode discusses the unexpected box office success of the film BACKROOMS and explores the factors contributing to its popularity.

With a reported budget of around $10 million, BACKROOMS has grossed over a quarter of a billion dollars at the global box office. But why? What is it about this little movie that has captured the attention -- and curiosity -- of the average moviegoer? Is it Chiwetel Ejiofor's incredible performance? Is it 20-year-old director Kane Parsons? Is it because of the lore of creepypasta? Let's talk about it...

People in this episode

Host: Untitled Film Project Podcast

Topics covered

• box office success
• film analysis
• director
• performance
• creepypasta

Keywords

• BACKROOMS
• box office
• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Kane Parsons
• creepypasta
• film review
• movie analysis

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Books & works: BACKROOMS

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