Kane Parsons' Backrooms Sets Record Opening for A24 with $81.5 Million Weekend
Backrooms, a psychological horror film directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has achieved a record-breaking domestic opening for independent studio A24, earning approximately $81.5 million over its first weekend on a $10 million budget. Inspired by a viral internet concept, the film follows a man who discovers a portal to an endless, eerie maze that challenges his reality. Its commercial success surpasses previous A24 openings and competes strongly against major studio releases like Disney's recent Star Wars debut.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (80/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a largely neutral perspective focused on the film's commercial success and creative background. Coverage highlights the achievements of a young filmmaker and the independent studio without political framing. The sources emphasize industry impact and box office comparisons, reflecting entertainment and business viewpoints rather than political angles.
The overall tone across the articles is positive, celebrating the film's unexpected box office success and the director's youth. The coverage conveys enthusiasm for the movie's performance and its significance for independent cinema, with no negative or critical sentiment evident in the reporting.
How 2 sources covered this story
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