Are you looking for the complete Backrooms Soundtrack? You are at the right place. In this article, we have covered everything about the Backrooms (2026) soundtrack — including the original synthy score co-composed by Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons, the official OST release, critical reception, and where to stream it today.
Backrooms is a 2026 American supernatural horror film directed by Kane Parsons (known online as Kane Pixels) and written by Will Soodik (Westworld, Ash vs Evil Dead). The film is based on Parsons’ own viral YouTube web series of the same name, which itself is an adaptation of the internet creepypasta “The Backrooms.”
The film is produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Aquaman) and Michael Clear (Malignant) of Atomic Monster, alongside Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine of 21 Laps Entertainment (Stranger Things, Arrival), Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ), Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), Chris Ferguson, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping of Chernin Entertainment (The Greatest Showman, Hidden Figures), and Kori Adelson (Fear Street). Production companies include 21 Laps Entertainment, Atomic Monster, North Road Films, and Phobos.
The film is distributed in the United States by A24 and is scheduled for theatrical release on May 29, 2026.
The story follows Clark (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor), a divorced furniture store owner and failed architect who is simmering with resentment over his life. Clark sees a therapist, Dr. Mary Kline (played by Renate Reinsve), and the two engage in role-playing therapy sessions. A strange doorway suddenly appears in the basement of Clark’s furniture showroom — pulling both Clark and Mary into the infinite maze of empty liminal rooms known as The Backrooms.
The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia.
For the feature film, over 30,000 square feet of Backrooms were physically built as sets — which reportedly led to crew members getting lost on set during production.
About Kane Parsons – Director & Co-Composer
Kane Parsons is a 20-year-old American filmmaker and YouTuber from Petaluma, California. In 2022, at the age of 16, Parsons uploaded a nine-minute found-footage horror short titled “The Backrooms (Found Footage)” to his YouTube channel Kane Pixels, crafting it at home primarily using Blender and Adobe After Effects. The video has since gained over 78 million views and is credited with launching an entirely new wave of liminal space horror content online.
Within a month of uploading his first Backrooms video in 2022, the film industry began reaching out. Parsons is now the youngest director to work for A24 and one of the youngest directors ever to lead a major studio feature.
Backrooms marks not only Parsons’ theatrical directorial debut, but also his first feature as a co-composer — building directly on his background scoring his own YouTube series, including The Backrooms web series, The Oldest View (2023), and People Still Live Here (2025).
As Parsons described his musical background:
“It got to a place where, by high school, I had a pretty strong understanding of the basics of VFX compositing. He kept adding tools funded by ad revenues from YouTube: a new laptop, a camera, lessons in cinematography and music. It was a pretty natural ramp.”
Who Composed the Backrooms Score?
The original score for Backrooms was co-composed by Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons — confirmed by Film Music Reporter on March 19, 2026.
The score is described by critics as a synthy, atmospheric soundscape — creepy yet meditative — that seeps into your brain alongside the film’s precise sound design. Parsons and Van Breemen’s collaboration produced a heady mix of atmospheric synths that further prove Parsons is a promising multi-hyphenate creative talent.
Edo Van Breemen
Edo Van Breemen is a Canadian composer and one of the most exciting voices in contemporary horror film scoring. He is a frequent collaborator of director Osgood Perkins — having scored Perkins’ last two features — which directly connects him to the Backrooms production, as Perkins serves as a producer on the film.
Van Breemen’s previous film credits include:
| Year | Project |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Afflicted |
| 2016 | Hollow in the Land |
| 2017 | The Backward Class |
| 2023 | Air |
| 2024 | Keeper |
| 2025 | The Monkey |
| 2026 | Backrooms |
Kane Parsons
As co-composer, Parsons brings his established sonic identity from the original Backrooms YouTube series directly into the theatrical score. He previously scored all episodes of the Backrooms web series, The Oldest View (2023), and People Still Live Here (2025) — making his musical voice a deeply embedded part of the Backrooms universe that fans have come to know.
About the Score: Sound & Style
Critics have uniformly praised the Backrooms score as one of the film’s standout elements.
Variety described the sound design and score as equally effective — noting that the heady mix seeps into the brain and further proves that Parsons is a promising new multi-hyphenate. The review highlighted that Parsons admirably takes the harder road, sticking to tension and dread as delivered through spatial anxiety and sound rather than relying on jump scares.
Discussing Film described Parsons and Van Breemen as embellishing the movie with creepy yet atmospheric synths — adding to what fans have come to expect from the Backrooms universe.
Letterboxd reviewers praised the score as really great, alongside the film’s incredible sound design and Chiwetel Ejiofor’s performance.
The approach is deliberately rooted in the lo-fi, analog VHS aesthetic of the original YouTube series — while being elevated to a full theatrical scale. Parsons has compared the film’s experience to films like Eraserhead and Skinamarink in its use of atmosphere, spatial dread, and sound as primary storytelling tools.
Official Soundtrack OST Release
The official Backrooms (Original Soundtrack) OST was confirmed for release via the official film website BackroomsMovie.com, which announced:
“The official soundtrack for the Backrooms film releases this Friday! The OST will feature tracks by Kane Parsons, Edo Van Breemen, and tracks made by the both of them together.”
The OST features a mix of solo tracks by each composer and collaborative tracks composed by both Parsons and Van Breemen together — reflecting the dual authorship of the film’s score.
Note: The full official tracklist for the Backrooms OST has not yet been published in a verified public source. This article will be updated with the complete tracklist once officially released.
Soundtrack & Film Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Score Composers | Edo Van Breemen & Kane Parsons |
| Director | Kane Parsons |
| Written By | Will Soodik |
| Distributor | A24 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Runtime | 105–110 minutes |
| Rating | R |
| Score Style | Atmospheric synths, liminal horror, sound design |
| Production Companies | 21 Laps Entertainment, Atomic Monster, North Road Films, Phobos |
| Based On | Backrooms (YouTube web series by Kane Parsons / Kane Pixels) |
Critical Reception of the Score
The Backrooms score received strong critical praise across major reviews:
Variety called the sound design and score equally effective — a heady mix that seeps into the brain, proving Parsons is a promising new multi-hyphenate.
MovieWeb wrote that the soundscape, co-created by Parsons and Canadian composer Edo Van Breemen, further proves that Parsons is a promising new multi-hyphenate — with his instincts often right on target.
Discussing Film noted the creepy yet atmospheric synths add to what fans have come to expect from the Backrooms universe.
Letterboxd critics highlighted the score as “really great” alongside the film’s amazing sound design.
Overall, the score is widely regarded as one of the most assured elements of Parsons’ feature debut — with critics agreeing that the atmospheric, synth-driven sonic world Van Breemen and Parsons built is inseparable from the film’s effectiveness as a horror experience.
Where to Stream Backrooms?
The official Backrooms (Original Soundtrack) OST is available on all major streaming platforms:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
The film itself is currently playing in theaters nationwide, distributed by A24, with a release date of May 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who composed the Backrooms (2026) score? The original score was co-composed by Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons — confirmed by Film Music Reporter on March 19, 2026. Van Breemen is a Canadian composer known for The Monkey and Keeper, while Parsons is the film’s director and creator of the original Backrooms YouTube series.
Has the Backrooms soundtrack been released? Yes. The official Backrooms (Original Soundtrack) OST was released ahead of the film’s May 29, 2026 theatrical release. It features solo tracks by each composer as well as collaborative tracks composed by both Parsons and Van Breemen together.
Who directed Backrooms (2026)? The film was directed by Kane Parsons (known as Kane Pixels online), who is 20 years old and making his theatrical feature directorial debut. He is the youngest director to work with A24.
What is the Backrooms (2026) film about? The film follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a divorced furniture store owner whose life unravels when a strange doorway appears in his showroom basement, pulling him and his therapist Dr. Mary Kline (Renate Reinsve) into the infinite liminal maze known as The Backrooms.
What is the Backrooms internet phenomenon? The Backrooms originated as an internet creepypasta — a fictional horror concept describing an infinite maze of empty, fluorescent-lit yellow rooms that people can accidentally “fall into.” Kane Parsons’ 2022 YouTube short film adaptation of the concept went viral with over 78 million views.
Who produces the Backrooms (2026) film? The film is produced by James Wan (Atomic Monster), Shawn Levy (21 Laps Entertainment), Osgood Perkins, Chernin Entertainment, and others. It is distributed by A24.
What is the score style of Backrooms (2026)? The score is described as synthy, atmospheric, and creepy — drawing on lo-fi analog aesthetics from the original YouTube series while being elevated to a full theatrical scale. Critics compared the film’s sonic and visual approach to Eraserhead and Skinamarink.
Is Kane Parsons the same person who made the Backrooms YouTube videos? Yes. Kane Parsons (YouTube channel: Kane Pixels) created the original Backrooms found-footage short in 2022 at age 16 at home using Blender and After Effects. That video has over 78 million views and directly led to A24 acquiring the project for a theatrical feature.
Is the Backrooms soundtrack on Spotify? Yes. The official Backrooms (Original Soundtrack) OST by Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.