‘The Backrooms’ Viral Video Is the Scariest Film on the Web

YouTube horror short film The Backrooms has gone wildly viral since its release, especially in the online horror community, with many praising its disorienting atmosphere and creepy visuals.

Uploaded to YouTube on Jan. 7, the 9-minute independent horror short by 16-year-old director and VFX artist Kane Parsons, a.k.a.

Kane Pixels, taps into the mysterious concept of liminal spaces and packs a cosmic horror punch.