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Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms

Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms

Summary

Kane Parsons, at 20 years old, became the youngest director to have a film open at number one at the North American box office with his debut movie Backrooms. The film earned $81 million in its first weekend, setting a new record for its studio, A24.

Key Facts

  • Kane Parsons is 20 years old.
  • He directed the film Backrooms, which opened at number one in North America.
  • Backrooms made $81 million in its first weekend.
  • Parsons is seven years younger than the previous record holder, Josh Trank.
  • The film is based on Parsons’ YouTube series and a fictional horror story called “creepypasta.”
  • Some online users doubted Parsons directed the film, but actor Mark Duplass confirmed Parsons was fully in charge.
  • Another low-budget horror, Obsession, made $17.1 million in its opening weekend and $104.7 million after four weeks.
  • Backrooms’ success is notable for a debut film by a very young director.
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