The horror film The Backrooms received a modest review score on Rotten Tomatoes on Wednesday [1].
The rating serves as an early indicator of critical reception for the A24 production as it prepares for its theatrical release in U.S. cinemas [1], [2]. Because the film is based on a popular internet phenomenon, the aggregate score provides a benchmark for how well the studio transitioned the digital concept to the big screen.
Reports said that the current critical consensus is muted [1]. The score is described as modest and is not expected to set the world on fire [1], [2]. While specific numerical percentages were not detailed in the initial reports, the general sentiment suggests a mixed or average reception among early reviewers [1], [3].
The film is produced by A24, a studio known for elevating indie horror and psychological thrillers [3]. The project aims to capture the unsettling atmosphere of the original online creepypasta, which centers on the idea of "noclipping" out of reality into a series of endless, yellow-walled office spaces.
Industry analysts often monitor these early scores to predict opening weekend performance. A modest score can sometimes signal a niche appeal, suggesting the film may perform better with dedicated fans of the source material than with general audiences [1], [2].
“The Backrooms received a modest review score on Rotten Tomatoes”
The modest critical reception suggests that The Backrooms may struggle to achieve mainstream critical acclaim, potentially limiting its appeal to the existing fanbase of the internet urban legend rather than capturing a broad cinematic audience.
