04/06/2026
Went to Cineworld O2 last night to catch Backrooms and this was one of the most unique cinema experiences I've had this year.
The film does a great job of expanding a concept of being lost and isolated within a confined space. The story is simple, following Clark,.mamager of a furniture store and Dr. Mary Kline,.his therapist as they become drawn into the mystery of the Backrooms. It's the mystery itself that keeps you intrigued.
The pacing is steady, rather than relying on constant jump scares, it builds tension through atmosphere, uncertainty and isolation. There were moments where nothing was happening, literally yet the entire audience felt on edge waiting for something to emerge from those endless corridors and dark rooms.
The found footage elements were a real highlight. Combined with the distorted audio and documentary-style sequences, everything felt immersive rather than a gimmick.
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark and Renate Reinsve as Dr. Mary Kline were good, they make the increasingly surreal events feel believable and the therapy scene when they do a roll play is a standout.
The cinematography is on point, captures the loneliness and scale of the Backrooms perfectly, while the visual effects create environments that feel dreamlike and uncomfortable.
Overall, a creepy, immersive and visually impressive horror that understands exactly why people became fascinated with the Backrooms in the first place. If you enjoy atmospheric horror, found footage or psychological thriller this is absolutely worth watching on the big screen.
