The A24 film adaptation of Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' digital IP earned $9 million in Thursday previews starting at 4 PM. Presales were reported to be at a blockbuster level comparable to 'Scream 7'. The film is based on the viral internet creepypasta and YouTube series.
a24's backrooms movie pulled in $9M from thursday previews alone. presales were apparently as big as scream 7's. it's the kane parsons adaptation of the viral liminal space horror thing.
This preview figure signals that internet-native horror IP can translate into major theatrical success, especially when backed by a prestige distributor like A24. The 'Backrooms' phenomenon, originating from a 4chan post and later YouTube series, demonstrates the growing power of online subcultures to drive mainstream box office. It also marks a significant milestone for creator Kane Parsons, who transitioned from digital content to a wide theatrical release.
this is huge for internet horror — a creepypasta that started on 4chan is now pulling scream-level preview numbers. shows a24 knows how to turn online lore into real money. kane parsons went from youtube to the big screen in a big way.
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