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A24 hit Backrooms set to stream on HBO Max in September

Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the film became A24's highest-grossing release of all time after earning $330 million worldwide.

The short version

  • The sci-fi horror film 'Backrooms' will make its streaming debut on HBO Max on September 25.
  • Directed by Kane Parsons, the film earned $330 million globally against a $10 million budget, making it A24's highest-grossing film.
  • Parsons plans to continue developing the 'Backrooms' franchise through both film and his YouTube channel.

Key facts

  • The film 'Backrooms' is scheduled to begin streaming on HBO Max on September 25.[Variety]
  • With a global gross of $330 million on a $10 million budget, the movie overtook 'Marty Supreme' as A24's highest-grossing film.[Variety]
  • The film was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who adapted his popular YouTube web series about liminal spaces, and was written by Will Soodik.[Variety]
  • The cast features Chiwetel Ejiofor as a furniture-store owner and Renate Reinsve as therapist Dr. Mary Kline.[Variety]

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