Kane Parsons, the driving force behind the popular Backrooms YouTube series, has stated that he has always planned a definitive conclusion for his liminal space horror franchise, ideally through a limited series format. Parsons, while not the originator of the concept popularized on 4chan, has become the primary visionary for the Backrooms, gaining the attention of A24 with his Blender-created short films.
Speaking with Deadline, Parsons revealed that a "main ending" has been part of his vision since the project's inception, but finding the right medium has been a challenge. "I've said since the very beginning that the dream scenario would be a limited series for Backrooms to get to the main ending," he explained. "There's been a very set arc to the whole thing from the beginning, and I just feel absurdly excited at the idea of actually being able to follow through on all of it."
The success of Parsons' Backrooms shorts has coincided with a wave of similar creepypasta adaptations, with projects like Siren Head, The Mandela Catalogue, and The SCP Foundation also securing major productions. Parsons views this trend as an inevitable evolution of internet-driven content, stating, "It's kind of inevitable, given the pressure cooker of people our age who have grown up with the internet."
The Backrooms recently debuted on HBO Max, complete with custom opening branding that incorporated the franchise's signature yellow wallpaper. This platform release has naturally fueled speculation about the future of the IP and Parsons' filmmaking career. Further fueling fan theories, Parsons shared a visit to Valve's offices on social media, sparking discussions about a potential adaptation of one of the developer's games, particularly given his known appreciation for Portal.
While the future remains open to possibilities, Parsons is currently offering fans an additional 15 minutes of footage from his debut film, titled 'Everything Must Go,' for free on YouTube. This extended content was originally featured in theatrical screenings.