Backrooms
There was a larger theme to Backrooms that got seemingly abandoned midway through the movie, and that derailed an otherwise very engaging and well shot horror movie. The set design of the Backroom space and the genre elements were incredible, and this has so much potential, but writing and story is what creates staying power, and this failed on that front. Worth a watch if you’re a horror fan, and maybe even if you’re not, but know it has some issues.
-Z
My main complaint here is that things just did not get resolved or answered that seemingly should have been. Knowing there are plans for a sequel helps, but the movie should be able to stand more on its own in a satisfying way I’d argue. Still, this was undeniably engaging and creepy, and I loved the unending maze of the scenery. Excellent acting. Excited to see such a young director have such success!
-E
Sadly, it was a bit disappointing. One Youtuber shined this month in Obsession, and this one was a bit dull. Overall, the universe has me extremely interested. The Backrooms is a unique story and a world that can do a lot. Sadly, this movie didn't really get into any of that. It started with a lot of nothing happening, then also created a lot of confusing narratives that didn’t go anywhere. Now, if there is a second one, that will help a lot, but if this ends up being a stand alone movie it will make it substantially worse.
-J
