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Before Kane Parsons’ film adaptation of “Backrooms” captivated audiences and became A24’s first film to surpass the $100 million mark at the domestic box office, the director had already established himself as an expert in this eerie universe. His web series, inspired by the popular liminal space creepypasta, has arguably set the standard for Backrooms lore. For those unfamiliar with its intricate storyline, Looper offers a comprehensive video that outlines its entire timeline.
The enigmatic Backrooms isn’t just a series of unsettling yellow hallways and bland utilitarian spaces. While much about this bizarre realm is shrouded in mystery, Parsons’ narrative suggests that its exploration and those connected to it have a rich history spanning decades. Given that the “Backrooms” movie is also his creation and hints at connections to his larger universe, understanding the full timeline enhances the viewing experience.
The film primarily centers on troubled furniture store owner Clark (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his dedicated therapist Mary (portrayed by Renate Reinsve). However, it also includes subtle nods to other works, linking back to the YouTube series. Specifically, the subplot involving researcher Phil (Mark Duplass) and his organization, Async, serves as a crucial tie to the broader Backrooms mythology.
In both the movie and the web series, Async emerges as a corporation that has inadvertently entered the Backrooms. It has since evolved into a research institute dedicated to probing this otherworldly dimension. The film’s conclusion strongly hints at Async’s significant role in an anticipated sequel. As the movie draws from a creepypasta origin, familiarity with the overarching Backrooms narrative will likely become increasingly essential.
Looper’s video is an excellent resource for diving into the web series’ timeline and understanding how the “Backrooms” film integrates with it. If you enjoyed the movie as much as we did, it’s definitely worth a watch.
Async’s presence is a huge nod to Backrooms lore
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While it largely focuses on troubled furniture store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his brave and committed therapist Mary (Renate Reinsve), the “Backrooms” movie also features plenty of small details that reference other works — including one that’s a direct connection to the YouTube lore. We’re talking about the storyline that features researcher Phil (Mark Duplass) and his company, Async, which is an important nod to the grander Backrooms mythology.
Just like the movie, the web series features Async as a corporation that stumbled into the Backrooms and has reshaped itself into a research institute that focuses on exploring this extradimensional location. The ending of “Backrooms” effectively confirms that Async will be a major presence in the inevitable sequel, and since the movie is explicitly based on a creepypasta, it will likely be increasingly important to know just how the events in the grander Backrooms mythology have unfolded.
Looper’s video above is a great way to learn the entire timeline of the web series and how the “Backrooms” movie ties into it, so be sure to check it out if you enjoyed the film as much as we did.