Google has committed $75 million to A24 in a research partnership to develop AI tools for film production, according to The Wall Street Journal as reported by Futurism. The deal has sparked backlash from fans and creators who worry the indie studio will lose its creative identity to generative AI. Why is the A24 and … Read more
A24’s horror hit Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, has expanded its theatrical run with an extended cut featuring 15 minutes of new post-credit footage. The additional scenes, which debuted on Friday, follow a team from the Async Research Institute as they investigate the mysterious, liminal space previously explored by characters Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Mary … Read more
Two low-budget horror films, Obsession and Backrooms, have outperformed major studio franchise releases in 2026, signaling a potential shift in cinema economics. Directed by internet-native creators Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, these films have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars globally, drawing in a younger demographic that has largely abandoned traditional multiplexes, according to data … Read more
The transition of digital creators from YouTube to feature-length cinema has moved from a niche experiment to a proven Hollywood business model. According to industry reports, YouTube-native directors—including Kane Parsons, Curry Barker, and Mark Fischbach—are increasingly bypassing traditional studio development to secure significant box office returns and critical acclaim. This shift leverages pre-existing, highly engaged … Read more
The action-horror film “Colony” maintained its lead at the South Korean box office for the weekend of June 12–14, earning $2 million from 301,049 admissions, according to data from the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS tracking service. While the film continues to dominate with a 34.49% revenue share and a cumulative gross of $36.3 million, the … Read more
The 2026 film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, has emerged as the most successful debut for studio A24, blending psychological horror with internet folklore. According to reporting from CNN Indonesia, the film’s ambiguous ending—which depicts protagonist Mary trapped in a memory-replicating environment—has sparked diverse critical interpretations regarding the nature of trauma, consciousness, and the “liminal” … Read more
Indonesian-American actress Lukita Maxwell has emerged as a significant talent in Hollywood following her role as Kathrine Taylor in the horror film Backrooms. Born in Jakarta on October 27, 2001, Maxwell has built a diverse portfolio across streaming series and feature films, transitioning from her breakout role in the 2021 series Generation to starring roles … Read more
The horror movie landscape is undergoing a massive shift as non-traditional creators, specifically YouTubers, drive record-breaking box office numbers. Films like Backrooms and Obsession have emerged as the year’s biggest success stories, proving that digital-first creators can successfully transition to major theatrical releases. Obsession has grossed over $166 million globally, while A24’s Backrooms has earned … Read more
South Korean Cinema’s Global Surge: The Future of “Colony” and Beyond The meteoric rise of South Korean film Colony, directed by Yeon Sang Ho, is more than a box office milestone—it’s a glimpse into the future of global cinema. With over 4 million viewers in South Korea within two weeks of release, the film’s success … Read more
The Human Premium: Why Hollywood’s Next Big Trend is a Rejection of AI “Slop” In the blink of an eye, the film industry has moved from debating the ethics of digital doubles to grappling with the sheer volume of generative content flooding the market. While studios look toward automation to slash budgets, a new wave … Read more