'The next best place to get visibility': Backrooms movie director Kane Parsons gives his take on why YouTube has become a breeding ground for a new golden generation of horror film creators
Kane Parsons, director of the A24 film adaptation of The Backrooms, discusses the rise of YouTube as a platform for emerging horror filmmakers. He notes that many successful filmmakers have transitioned from YouTube to Hollywood, highlighting the platform's role in nurturing new talent. Parsons emphasizes the importance of viewing YouTube as a legitimate medium for creative expression rather than just a stepping stone to traditional film.
- ▪Kane Parsons is making his feature film directorial debut with A24's Backrooms.
- ▪YouTube has become a significant platform for new horror filmmakers, producing a new generation of creators.
- ▪Several successful filmmakers have transitioned from YouTube to Hollywood, showcasing the platform's talent pool.
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Streaming Entertainment 'The next best place to get visibility': Backrooms movie director Kane Parsons gives his take on why YouTube has become a breeding ground for a new golden generation of horror film creators News By Tom Power published 29 May 2026 Exclusive: 'It's been a very fun place to grow my understanding of my own art' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in A24's film adaptation of The Backrooms (Image credit: A24) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Backrooms director Kane Parsons is the latest YouTuber to helm a big-screen…
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