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The horror film "The Backrooms," adapted from the popular online short film series of the same name, has recently become a box office sensation. Produced for approximately $10 million, it has now grossed $256 million worldwide. This incredibly high return on investment has naturally caught the attention of other Hollywood studios, prompting them to consider what other popular online content, similar to "The Backrooms," could be adapted. The Hollywood Reporter notes that this has become a hot new trend in Hollywood.
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The concept of "The Backrooms" originated from a single image on the online forum 4Chan. Over time, various users contributed background stories, gradually expanding it into a comprehensive lore that spread across platforms like Reddit. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Hollywood agencies and studio executives are now treating online forums as a goldmine for finding the next blockbuster.
For instance, a senior agent told The Hollywood Reporter that assistants at their agency have been scouring Reddit forums for short stories. They believe these stories hold potential for adaptation. One such project, "I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl," was publicly announced last year as a film adaptation, with Sydney Sweeney set to star and produce.