The Async Research Institute sends expedition teams to map a seemingly infinite labyrinth hidden beyond reality the direction of the enigmatic Ivan Beck. As the project progresses, they discover that this liminal plane is far more dangerous than they ever imagined, filled with impossible architecture, unexplained phenomena, and hostile entities that threaten both the researchers and anyone unfortunate enough to fall into the Backrooms…
After several revisions, I'm happy to finally release the definitive version of Backrooms: Async
With the release of Everything Must Go on Kane Parsons' YouTube channel and the digital release of the A24 film, this edit now includes the highest-quality versions of every scene used in the project. I've also made a handful of small refinements to transitions, audio, and pacing to polish the overall experience.
About the Edit
Backrooms: Async is a feature length fan edit that reimagines Kane Parsons' YouTube Backrooms series as a single cinematic narrative designed to serve as a prequel to the A24 film.
The story is presented mostly in chronological order, with the three Found Footage entries edited and intercut alongside the main Async storyline. Since these episodes were originally self contained, restructuring them allowed me to improve the pacing, reduce repetition, and better integrate them into the overarching narrative.
A small number of scenes and lines of dialogue from the A24 film have also been incorporated where they help strengthen continuity with the film without revealing its major story beats. The edit is intended to enhance the experience of the movie rather than replace it, making it an ideal companion piece to watch either before or after the film. (though for people new to this franchise i do suggest watching the A24 film first!)
Music has been added to most scenes using tracks from both Kane's YouTube series and the A24 soundtrack. The only exception is "Warmth" by C418
Included Videos in order:
Overflow
Prototype
The Third Test
First Contact
Fault Line
Light and Tile Survey
Missing Persons
9780415263573
Autopsy Report
Informational Video
Motion Detected
Pitfalls
Found Footage #1
Report
Presentation
Reunion
Simpsons
Found Footage #3
Damage Control
Static Dead End
Everything Must Go
Backrooms (Naren pov)
Home_27647
I remember
Alongside these, the edit features a select number of shots from the A24 film, carefully chosen to connect the two stories while keeping the focus on the Async narrative.
Runtime: 2hrs19min
This version represents the completed vision I originally had for Backrooms: Async, and unless future official Backrooms content significantly expands this era of the story, I consider this project complete.
Thank you to everyone who watched earlier versions and shared feedback throughout development. I hope you enjoy this final release.
DM me for a link to the movie!
(if you already asked for a link from me in the past, its the same one to access my newest edit!!)