# Teen Director Makes A24 Horror Hit

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-05-30T11:39:34+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd4e59ad913f16c5

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