The Backrooms film finally opened to strong reviews, but a sequel remains months away. Critics praised its unsettling corridors , and audiences are left craving more of the same uncanny atmosphere. Until the follow‑up drops, here are six movies that capture the series’ signature blend of liminal horror and visual oddity.

Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010) mirrors neon‑lit corridors

Panos Cosmatos’ 2010 sci‑fi thriller follows a young girl named Elena trapped in a sterile, neon‑bathed institute. The film’s dreamlike hallways and oppressive lighting echo the Backrooms’ endless office‑like spaces, making it a natural stand‑in for fans seeking that same visual disorientation. According to the source, the movie’s aesthetic is “reminiscent of the ‘Backrooms’ Complex.”

It Ends (2025) delivers a never‑ending road of madness

The indie hit It Ends, released in 2025, strands four teenagers on an endless highway that seems to loop back on itself. its existential dread and liminal atmosphere parallel the Backrooms’ sense of being trapped in a space that defies logic. The source notes the film’s “existential questioning and a liminal atmosphere similar to ‘Backrooms’.”

Lost Highway (1997) blurs reality on an infinite freeway

David Lynch’s Lost Highway remains a cult classic for its surreal narrative and endless road that never reaches a destination. The unsettling, ever‑shifting reality in Lynch’s work mirrors the Backrooms’ uncanny feeling of being stuck in a place that is both familiar and alien. As the source points out, the film “captures the discomfort of liminality.”

Dogville (2003) isolates viewers with psychological dread

Lars von Trier’s Dogville strips away set design to focus on stark, minimal staging, creating a sense of narrative isolation that feels as claustrophobic as the Backrooms’ endless rooms. The source highlights the film’s “psychological horror similar to ‘Backrooms’,” making it a compelling watch for those who appreciate terror that comes from emptiness rather than monsters.

Exit 8 (2025) translates video‑game claustrophobia to film

Exit 8, a 2025 adaptation of a video‑game, centers on a subway‑tunnel setting that feels both familiar and unnervingly confined. Its weirdness and tight corridors replicate the original Backrooms experience, according to the source,which calls it “a video game adaptation that captures the weirdness and claustrophobia of the original.”

The Blair Witch Project (1999) perfects the found‑footage vibe

The Blair Witch Project set the standard for found‑footage horror in 1999, using shaky cam and raw audio to immerse viewers in a terrifying unknown. The Backrooms also leans heavily on this subgenre, and the source recommends the 1999 classic as a must‑watch for fans of that style.

Who will the sequel’s director be?

The source confirms a sequel is “highly likely,” but offers no details on who will helm the project or when production will begin. until official announcements arrive, speculation about the creative direction remains the biggest unanswered question.