Backrooms

Backrooms is a 2026 horror film directed by Ken Parsons, inspired by the popular internet horror stories and the video game Portal 2. The film delves into a terrifying dimension of endless yellow rooms, with a narrative that blends psychological horror with elements of dark humor and despair. The story follows protagonists as they try to escape this mysterious, nonsensical dimension. Starring Renata Reinswe and Chetel Ejiofor, the film explores the psychological impact of being trapped in an endless, decaying environment. The director has cited the unsettling and vast environments of the Portal games as a major creative influence, aiming to capture a similar sense of existential dread and surrealism.