Backrooms, A24's critically acclaimed horror film, is returning to theaters this weekend with an extended cut subtitled "Everything Must Go Edition" in celebration of the July 4 holiday. The rerelease will feature 15 minutes of new, theatrically exclusive footage, according to an announcement from the studio. This special cut is expected to add to the film's already impressive box office performance.
Having already grossed over $330 million worldwide, Backrooms has become A24's highest-grossing film to date. The "Everything Must Go Edition" will offer audiences a chance to see "post-credit bonus footage from Kane Parsons," the film's director. The extended version will run for just over two hours. Details on the duration of the theatrical run beyond the initial holiday weekend have not yet been specified, though some listings indicate showings through July 9.
Based on a popular YouTube series inspired by a creepypasta, Backrooms has solidified its status as a horror sensation and is currently the second-highest-grossing horror film of the year, trailing only Obsession. Its box office performance is poised to surpass that of the latest Star Wars film.
Polygon's review lauded Backrooms as "the best horror movie since Weapons." Director Kane Parsons, who recently turned 21, has previously discussed potential sequels and the film's narrative elements with the publication.