Kane Parsons’ latest horror film, Backrooms, has taken the cinema world by storm, raking in a remarkable $38 million on its opening day. This record-breaking figure cements its status as the most lucrative opening weekend for A24, surpassing the previous mark of $25.5 million set by Alex Garland’s Civil War.
Industry analysts project that Backrooms could accumulate as much as $90 million over its entire opening weekend, a forecast that indicates not just a commercial success but a cultural phenomenon. Remarkably, this achievement outpaces even the much-anticipated The Mandalorian, which secured $33.7 million during its first day, culminating in an $81.6 million weekend total.
With a modest production budget estimated at only $10 million, Backrooms is poised to deliver staggering profits, particularly when compared to high-budget counterparts like the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, which struggled despite a $165 million production cost.
While the film has not received the unanimous critical acclaim afforded to other low-budget horror hits such as Obsession, it has nevertheless garnered a strong fanbase and positive reviews. Backrooms is emblematic of a burgeoning trend within the horror genre, drawing significant audiences through social media platforms and YouTube creators like Obsession's Curry Barker, who are increasingly becoming powerful box office draws.
As the weekend unfolds, the story of Backrooms is far from over, and it will be closely watched by industry insiders and film enthusiasts alike as it continues to defy expectations in an ever-competitive landscape.
Source: The Verge
