{"id":22805,"date":"2026-05-30T05:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=22805"},"modified":"2026-05-30T05:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:30:53","slug":"backrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=22805","title":{"rendered":"Backrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-albert-sans-font-family has-custom-font wp-elements-731cd891fce2e7f35cfbc21821703290 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px;font-family:albert-sans\">I would say that at least in circles around the internet, the movie Backrooms is getting all the buzz and hype. From the Youtube web series that I haven&#8217;t seen (too old) comes the directorial debut of a talented twenty year old. The movie reminded me of Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but I have seen others describe it like Alice in Wonderland or The Shining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" data-attachment-id=\"22813\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?attachment_id=22813\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?fit=1376%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1376,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Psychedelic geometric hallway installation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The image depicts a narrow corridor where the walls are entirely covered with intricate geometric patterns in yellow and black tones. The patterns create an optical illusion, making the hallway appear warped and twisted, especially towards the end, where the lines converge into a dizzying, swirling shape. The ceiling features rectangular fluorescent lights that add to the surreal and somewhat claustrophobic atmosphere. The wooden floor shows signs of wear, complementing the overall unsettling yet artistic installation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A long corridor with walls covered in intricate yellow and black geometric patterns creating an optical illusion effect&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?fit=640%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?resize=640%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Narrow hallway with yellow walls covered in complex black geometric patterns and distorted ceiling lights\" class=\"wp-image-22813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?w=1376&amp;ssl=1 1376w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad61ec88e7.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aff5029d1ac21f99d367995cb9ebe1bf wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Honestly, it was it&#8217;s own unique story, and can&#8217;t be compared to anything else. It does leave you making up your own mind about what is happening, with a very vague and open ending that may frustrate some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" data-attachment-id=\"22817\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?attachment_id=22817\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?fit=1376%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1376,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Abandoned cluttered office space\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The image shows an accumulation of discarded office furniture and equipment stacked haphazardly in the middle of a narrow, abandoned office hallway. There are several office chairs, desks, filing cabinets, two water coolers, and miscellaneous wires tangled together. The walls are covered in faded beige striped wallpaper and the carpet is stained and dirty, reflecting long-term neglect. Fluorescent ceiling lights illuminate the scene with a cold, uninviting atmosphere, emphasizing the disarray and abandonment of the space.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A pile of old office furniture and equipment clutter a dimly lit, abandoned office hallway.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?fit=640%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?resize=640%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stack of office chairs, desks, filing cabinets, and water coolers piled in a deserted office hallway\" class=\"wp-image-22817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?w=1376&amp;ssl=1 1376w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a1ad760ba40b.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbd91225a0cb95948697d8ccb35fbef8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">I loved this movie, and with earlier releases this year like Hokum and Obsession, the box office has really returned to form with high quality movies that do not rely on CGI or formulaic story telling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; 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