# Why BACKROOMS is crushing the box office...

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Podcast: [Untitled Film Project Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/untitled-film-project-podcast-6400124)
Published: 2026-06-16T00:40:00+00:00
Episode link: https://untitledfilmprojectpod.com/
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## Resource

With a reported budget of around $10 million, BACKROOMS has grossed over a quarter of a billion dollars at the global box office. But why? What is it about this little movie that has captured the attention -- and curiosity -- of the average moviegoer? Is it Chiwetel Ejiofor's incredible performance? Is it 20-year-old director Kane Parsons? Is it because of the lore of creepypasta? Let's talk about it...

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