camp enjoyer, horror enthusiast, phd student (derogatory)
I sincerely regret to inform the internet that this was a major letdown for me. I'm something of a passive 'fan' of the YouTube series, and was really excited to see that the project was getting an A24 release. Conceptually, Backrooms is a super original representation of postmodern/post-structuralist 90s alienation. The aesthetics are awesome. Super great to look at. The design of the liminal, haunting spaces in the film was constructed really thoughtfully and purposefully. All that was good!
However,…