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In the realm of internet horror, few concepts have captured the collective imagination as effectively as The Backrooms. Originating from a simple image posted on an anonymous forum in 2019, The Backrooms has since evolved into a sprawling mythos filled with stories, videos, games, and theories. This unsettling idea of an endless, liminal space hidden behind the fabric of reality Backrooms taps into a deep psychological fear—the fear of the unknown and the familiar turned wrong.

The original concept of The Backrooms is deceptively simple: if one “noclips” out of reality, they may find themselves trapped in a seemingly infinite maze of yellowed office rooms with stained carpets, humming fluorescent lights, and a distinct smell of mold. It is a place where space loops, time breaks down, and escape seems impossible. This mundane-yet-wrong setting instantly struck a chord with internet users. Unlike traditional horror, The Backrooms does not rely on jump scares or monsters (at least not initially); instead, it plays with liminality—spaces that exist between realities, like empty hallways, abandoned schools, or quiet hotel corridors.