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‘Backrooms 2’: A24 Confirms Director Kane Parsons Will Return to Helm!!

A24 has officially revealed who will direct Backrooms 2. The news comes as no surprise to fans of the movie based on the internet horror concept. Following the massive theatrical success of the 2026 adaptation, the studio is doubling down on this franchise. According to Dread Central, Kane Parsons will officially return to direct A24’s Backrooms 2. The sequel will follow the events of the … Continue reading ‘Backrooms 2’: A24 Confirms Director Kane Parsons Will Return to Helm!!

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Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record!!

No one ever imagined this would be a record $4.76 billion summer. When we started off, we knew Universal’s The Odyssey was destined to be huge given that the 70MM Imax tickets sold out a year in advance. Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day was also bound to be big, but the biggest movie of all-time at the domestic box office? No way! No one … Continue reading Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record!!

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‘Cartoon Cat’: The Internet Horror Sensation Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation!!

If 2026 has taught us anything, it’s that YouTubers-turned-filmmakers might just be the future of horror. Already this year, a trio of the most celebrated horror movies have come from former online creators, starting with Markiplier‘s (aka Mark Fischbach) Iron Lung. But Iron Lung‘s undeniable success was nothing compared to that of Focus Features‘ Obsession, directed by Curry Barker. At the time of writing, the … Continue reading ‘Cartoon Cat’: The Internet Horror Sensation Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation!!

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‘Obsession’ Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movie of the Century!!

Horror has rarely been more popular than it is today, with some of the biggest movies of the year hailing from the devil’s favorite genre. Whether it’s a genius sequel such as 28 Years: The Bone Temple, or a viral sensation from a record-breaking 20-year-old director in A24‘s Backrooms, 2026 has already hosted several of the best horror movies in recent memory. But of these … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movie of the Century!!

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‘Backrooms’ Extended Version with 15 Minutes of Bonus Footage Coming to Theaters!!

Backrooms is returning to theaters. Kane Parsons’ directorial debut became one of 2026’s biggest surprises when it was released in late May. What is the update about Backrooms’ return to theaters? Backrooms is coming back to theaters to scare fans with a new title, over a dozen minutes of new footage early in July (via Variety). The new version, titled Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition, … Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Extended Version with 15 Minutes of Bonus Footage Coming to Theaters!!

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‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Franchise Record Opening with $160 Million at the BO!!

Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($131.7 million). The animated sequel also ranks as the largest … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Franchise Record Opening with $160 Million at the BO!!

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‘Disclosure Day’ Tops with $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Continues to Shatter Expectations at the BO!!

“Disclosure Day,” a sci-fi adventure from Steven Spielberg, opened to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $44 million from 3,824 theaters. Those ticket sales were above estimates of $35 million, though below the $50 million that rival studios argue a film of this scale should earn in its debut to justify its price tag. “Disclosure Day,” one of the summer’s biggest gambles, cost … Continue reading ‘Disclosure Day’ Tops with $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Continues to Shatter Expectations at the BO!!

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‘Scary Movie’ Stabs ‘Masters of the Universe’ with $55 Million Opening at the BO!!

It’s a horror trifecta. Paramount’s “Scary Movie” ruled at the box office with $55 million in its opening weekend, extending an unexpected streak for, well, scary movies in the height of summer movie season. The R-rated parody was joined at the top of North American charts by “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two horror films that captured lightning in a bottle with Gen Z crowds. Buoyed by … Continue reading ‘Scary Movie’ Stabs ‘Masters of the Universe’ with $55 Million Opening at the BO!!

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‘Backrooms’ Scares Up With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Sees Another Jump, While ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Massive Drop at the BO!!

This weekend was one for the box office history books. Movie theaters across the nation were jamming with Gen Z crowds, who showed up en masse for not one but two buzzy horror films. A24’s “Backrooms” collected a jaw-dropping, record-breaking $81 million from 3,442 North American theaters in its opening weekend. That’s as ticket sales for the Focus Features breakout “Obsession” jumped again in its … Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Scares Up With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Sees Another Jump, While ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Massive Drop at the BO!!

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Backrooms (2026) Review!!

Synopsis – After a therapist’s patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him. My Take – It should come as no surprise that a series of YouTube shorts posted by a 16‑year‑old in 2022 exploded into a phenomenon, racking up millions of views and a cult following. After all, there’s something deeply unsettling about liminal spaces stretching … Continue reading Backrooms (2026) Review!!

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‘Obsession’: Breakout Horror Hit Sets New Historic Record at the BO!!

An incredible event is unfolding at the box office. A new horror movie grossed more in its second weekend of release domestically than it did in its first. This is virtually unheard of, and not just for horror films but for movies of all kinds. The most recent movie that came close to achieving this feat was Sinners, which dropped by around 5% in its … Continue reading ‘Obsession’: Breakout Horror Hit Sets New Historic Record at the BO!!

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‘Backrooms’ Trailer Sees the YouTube Horror Comes to Life in A24’s Terrifying Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After a therapist’s patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him. Directed – Kane Parsons Starring – Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Trailer Sees the YouTube Horror Comes to Life in A24’s Terrifying Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

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‘Backrooms’ Teaser Teases a Terrifying Horror Movie Based on the Internet Phenomenon!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A series of disturbing home videos captures supernatural events that terrorize their witnesses. Directed – Kane Parsons Starring – Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Teaser Teases a Terrifying Horror Movie Based on the Internet Phenomenon!! Check It Out!!

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