- The Backrooms concept originated from an anonymous 2019 creepypasta on 4chan and became a widely shared internet phenomenon.
- Kane 'Pixels' Parsons created a popular 9-minute found footage horror video on the Backrooms at age 16, leading to a feature film adaptation by A24.
- A24 is retroactively issuing takedown requests for Backrooms-inspired artwork, even if it predates their film, based on complaints submitted on their behalf.
- The community expresses disappointment over A24's actions, arguing they undermine the collective, community-driven development of the Backrooms lore.
- Kane Parsons has responded to the situation, stating he is 'looking into this' and that it 'should not be happening,' siding with the community.
- This incident highlights a broader trend of studios attempting to control internet-born properties, similar to issues seen with Skibidi Toilet and Garry's Mod.
- Artists argue that their work is based on the original 2019 Backrooms image, not A24's film, raising concerns about retroactive targeting of community-created content.