Release in France
The horror film Backrooms was revealed to French audiences on June 17, 2026, in movie theaters. It has become a global success, with more than 1.4 million people viewing it on the big screen in France and more than 135.3 million viewers in the United States.Financial success
The film is rated 3.5 out of 5 by the press and 3.1 out of 5 by AlloCiné members. It has generated a total of more than 400 million dollars worldwide, for a production budget of 10 million dollars.Origins of the film
The film Backrooms was inspired by an urban legend and was originally a ten-minute horror video created by director Kane Parsons, which generated 97 million views on YouTube over 4 years. The director had previously drawn inspiration from a mystery that originated on the forum 4chan, known as Cicada 3301.Cicada 3301 mystery
Alan Ritchson had also looked into a viral phenomenon to propose his first film, Dark Web: Cicada 3301, which is available on Prime Video. The film dates back to 2020 and is based on a true story. The plot begins in 2012 when a particular request appears on the 4chan forum. An internet user, nicknamed 3301 and represented by a cicada, is looking for individuals with superior intelligence to solve puzzles. The origin of this request, which initially asked participants to solve the mysteries of a first image that appeared simple but was filled with hidden symbols, is still unknown.Performance of the film
In Dark Web: Cicada 3301, Alan Ritchson portrayed the character of Agent Carver, two years before he exploded in the series Reacher on Prime Video. The film portrayed the character of Connor, played by Jack Kesy, who was in a difficult situation because of this strange treasure hunt. The film received a low rating of 2 out of 5, with an average of 123 member ratings from AlloCiné.
