Backrooms Director Steps In! Kane Parsons Investigates A24 Copyright Strikes on Fan Creations
The eerie, unsettling world of The Backrooms has captured the imaginations of gamers and horror fans worldwide, including right here in Pakistan. From its humble beginnings as a viral image of yellow wallpaper and fluorescent lights, it’s blossomed into a full-fledged phenomenon with short films, games, and even a major movie adaptation in the works from A24, directed by Kane Parsons.
However, a concerning development has recently sent ripples through the dedicated Backrooms community. It seems that A24, the studio behind the upcoming film, has reportedly been issuing copyright takedown notices against various fan-created content – and fans are not happy.
Reports first surfaced from a Reddit user who found their yellow wallpaper pattern, a clear homage to the original Backrooms aesthetic, removed from Redbubble. The platform informed them the takedown was initiated by “A24 Films LLC.” The user argued their art was inspired by the original viral image, not Parsons’ upcoming 2026 film, but to no avail.
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Another Reddit user shared a similar experience, with A24 targeting their Backrooms-inspired artwork on Redbubble, which included images of women in a familiar fluorescent hallway and an office space. The problem isn’t just limited to artwork either; an indie game developer also claimed their Backrooms-themed game was struck down on the Google Play Store, with the platform citing a violation for “impersonating ‘The Backrooms’ brand.”
The good news for worried fans is that Kane Parsons himself has acknowledged the situation. Responding to one of the Reddit posts, Parsons directly addressed the issue, stating, “I’m looking into this. Should not be happening.” His intervention has brought a sigh of relief to many, as he’s widely seen as the steward of the Backrooms universe.
Community speculation points towards A24 possibly using automated services for these takedown notices, which could explain the broad, almost indiscriminate nature of the strikes affecting anything remotely related to The Backrooms. This kind of blanket enforcement often leads to unintended consequences, impacting genuine fan creations that honor the source material rather than infringing upon specific copyrighted works.
This situation has understandably left many in the creative community feeling anxious, especially considering other beloved creepypastas like the SCP Foundation and Sirenhead. These franchises, much like The Backrooms, thrive on fan contributions, having been transformed into countless indie games, short films, and artwork by passionate creators. The hope is that Parsons’ involvement will lead to a resolution that protects the spirit of fan creativity while respecting legitimate intellectual property.