Warning: Major spoilers for ‘Backrooms’ aheadAs a long-time explorer of the internet lore surrounding the creepypasta known as The Backrooms, the notion that A24’s feature-length exploration of the core concept would delve deeper into some of the most fascinating parts of the mysterious space was exciting. The true nature of the Backrooms (or the Complex, depending on which corner of the expansive lore you’re discussing) doesn’t actually exist, as there have been so many well-developed spins on the original 4chan post that there is no singular “correct” version. By and large, YouTube creator Kane Parsons’ series of found footage videos exploring the Backrooms is the most well-known and well-developed version of the concept.

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