CBS News Entertainment reports: At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
lifestyle | entertainment | CBS News Entertainment | June 4, 2026 2:31 PM
Kane Parsons talks "Backrooms" success and why he doesn't want to embrace AI
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
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