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Teen Director Makes A24 Horror Hit
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- May 30, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
At just 20, filmmaker Kane Parsons is rewriting the rules of indie horror — his A24 debut Backrooms turns a viral 4chan meme into a chilling 90s-set thriller, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. What began as a nine-minute 3D animation in 2022 exploded online, fast-tracking Parsons — the youngest ever A24 director — into the spotlight. He’s not just chasing fame; he’s channeling his digital-native roots to craft something hauntingly real, where characters face the unknown without Google, and audiences find a fresh, atmospheric terror that bridges online obsession with cinematic dread. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd4e59ad913f16c5