Have you ever had that weird feeling that you’ve been somewhere before? A long, empty hallway with buzzing fluorescent lights and that specific shade of “old office” yellow? If those liminal spaces give you the creeps, you aren’t alone—and you’re about to see your worst fears on the big screen.

The internet’s most famous urban legend is officially moving from your smartphone screen to the cinema. CreaZion Studios just dropped the bombshell news: BACKROOMS is hitting Philippine theaters on June 3, 2026.

From YouTube Prodigy to A24 Horror

This isn’t just your average jump-scare movie. This is a cinematic event backed by the absolute giants of the genre. We’re talking about a collaboration between A24 (the masters of “elevated horror”), Atomic Monster, and 21 Laps.

But the coolest part? It’s directed by Kane Parsons. If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you know him as the 20-year-old genius who turned a simple “Creepypasta” into a web series with nearly 100 million views. Now, he’s making his directorial debut, taking the lore that conquered Roblox and Steam and turning it into a high-budget psychological nightmare.

A Cast That Will Keep You Grounded (Or Not)

While the setting is surreal, the talent is very real. The film features a heavy-hitting cast that proves this is more than just a viral trend:

• Chiwetel Ejiofor (our favorite from 12 Years a Slave)

• Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World)

• Mark Duplass (The Morning Show)

• Avan Jogia and Finn Bennett

The teaser alone is enough to give you chills. Picture this: a strange doorway appearing in the basement of a furniture showroom. One step through, and you’re in a world where time and space don’t follow the rules.

Why This Matters: #KwentoMoTo

This release is a huge win for Filipino film buffs. CreaZion Studios is bringing this to us as part of their #KwentoMoTo mission—a promise to bring “Human Stories and Human Experiences” to Southeast Asia.

RJ San Agustin, CEO of CreaZion Studios, put it best: “Nothing compares to the experience of watching a film on the big screen.” After the success of bringing The Substance and The Legend of Ochi to our shores, BACKROOMS is the next big step in making sure we don’t miss out on global cinema’s most creative moments.

Mark Your Calendars

If you’re ready to get lost (literally), keep an eye out for that iconic yellow wallpaper.

• Release Date: June 3, 2026

• Location: Exclusive Philippine Cinema Run

• The Vibe: Don’t go alone.

Are you brave enough to enter the Backrooms? Tag the friend you’d bring as your “human anchor” in the comments!