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Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained

A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office. Behind its success is an entire viral online maze.

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Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained

A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office. Behind its success is an entire viral online maze.

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