06/14/2026
Film Reviews
If you’ve ever seen the picture “crazy stairs” then you immediate get the vibe of backrooms. It’s this unexpected psychological journey that you never knew you needed to take. I walked out of the movie theater saying to myself, “what the fuck”. The last time I walked out of a movie feeling similar was after watching David Lynch’s Lost Highway.
Backrooms is Alice in Wonderland meets Twin Peaks. When I heard it was a creation of a Youtuber, I have to admit I was extremely skeptical. I was actually turned off by the notion. But, as fate would have it, I found myself sitting at the Cinemark on a Saturday afternoon. I wondered into this movie that has gotten so much buzz and I wanted to see if the hype was worthwhile. It didn’t disappoint. It’s the type of film that I gravitate too. Those odd indie horror creations. Oh, and make no mistake about it, this was odd.
It’s not for everyone, that’s a given. You never know where it’s going or how it’s all going to end. The finally was bat shit crazy. It’s not often that a film surprises you, but when it does, it’s refreshing. This film was refreshing. It was new and it was strange.
On a personal level, if you are a filmmaker or a creative person, it’s the type of thing that energizes you. It makes you want to sit down with a pen and paper and go nuts. It sparks creativity.
And that’s not even the best part.
The Best Part Is You Can Eat Them!
