Even if you're relatively new to the new horror film «Behind the Scenes» , which is expected to gross a staggering amount of money this weekend, you've probably at least heard that the film is based on a series of YouTube videos. They were directed by Kane Parsons, who, at 20, is one of the youngest directors ever to make a film that grossed that amount.
There are arguments for not knowing anything about «Behind the Scenes» before watching the movie. This can further highlight the strangeness of what's happening, although you might feel like you're missing something without being familiar with the original work. Although I don't think watching the series before the movie is necessary if you still If you want to do this, there are no significant drawbacks. And if you want to focus on the essence, there are a few specific videos out of the 22 that you can watch instead of just browsing through a random selection or trying to watch everything. Or, if you've already seen the film and want to learn more about its world, you can watch these videos afterward—it's up to you.
There are several lists of such things, but if we talk about the basic structure and history Backrooms , then the following can be distinguished:
1) Behind the Scenes (Found Footage) - Original (80 million views so far)
2) First contact
3) Missing persons
4) Pitfalls
5) Presentation
6) Found videos #2
7) Damage control
8) Found videos #3
As you can see, these videos range in length from two minutes to a full 45 minutes. The "found footage" videos are the most popular and interesting/scary. Some others will give you a deeper insight into the story. Behind the scenes and figure out what it is (though don't expect any clear answers, it's something of a hallmark of the series).
If you watch these films, you'll probably find yourself pointing at the screen and saying "Aha!" a lot, but there are some pretty significant changes/additions, especially in how the monsters are portrayed/presented. It'll be interesting to see the differences between the original and the final film. And, of course, none of these films feature Oscar-nominated actors.
After the film's resounding success «Behind the Scenes» In theaters, a sequel will undoubtedly be released, likely with a similarly low budget (the first film cost $5 million) and will delve deeper into at least some of the concepts explored here. So, if you want to get ahead of the curve and gain some "Behind the Scenes" knowledge that most casual viewers might not have, here's a good list to start with. Of course, you can check out the full list of 22 videos if you'd like. Enjoy.
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This article was originally published on Forbes.com.