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The horror film ‘Backrooms’, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has achieved significant commercial success since its May release, grossing $331 million from a $10 million budget.A24 has confirmed the release of Blu-ray and 4K editions of the film, set to ship in August, featuring nearly three hours of special features.
These include bonus footage such as ‘Everything Must Go’, VFX deep dives, prop walkthroughs with Parsons, director commentary, a making-of documentary, additional VFX breakdowns, and six collectible postcards.The release follows the announcement of an extended cut titled ‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition’ with 15 minutes of extra footage.
Director Parsons addressed fan concerns on Discord, clarifying that the content is not behind-the-scenes material but a curated collection of supplementary features.The film, based on internet creepypasta stories and Parsons' web series, stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.Critics have noted its unsettling vibes and memorable creation, though some may find the narrative explanation excessive.The soundtrack is also set for a vinyl release.This release underscores the film's cultural impact and its role in contemporary horror cinema.