Kane Parsons Doesn’t Consider ‘Backrooms’ a Horror Film: ‘Oblivious to Those Labels’
The filmmaker says "those sorts of structures will probably be a little less forceful" for his future projects The post Kane Parsons Doesn’t Consider ‘Backrooms’ a Horror Film: ‘Oblivious to Those Labels’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Kane Parsons, the director of the successful film "Backrooms," expressed his reluctance to categorize his debut feature as a horror movie. Parsons suggested that he did not approach the film with a horror mindset and that he did not consider it a horror project. This stance was likely influenced by the marketing aspects and the comfort he felt in using such a framing device.
During a panel at the Zurich Summit, Parsons shared his intention to remain uninfluenced by such labels in his future projects. He aimed to maintain greater creative control over his future work, potentially leading to less restrictive structures in the future.
"Backrooms" earned a global gross of $400 million, making it A24's highest-grossing theatrical release to date. The film's success has been seen as a significant moment for the popularity of the horror genre among moviegoers. "Backrooms" is an adaptation of Parsons' viral web series featuring found-footage videos exploring eerie interior spaces.
The series garnered a substantial following and sparked a community of fans who delved into the lore and even contributed fan-created content. Following the film's release, Parsons dismissed reports of him developing a sequel or seeking a screenwriter, suggesting those claims were likely misconceptions.
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