Hideo Kojima has praised the surprise horror film Backrooms, saying it “blew him away” and comparing its visual approach to pseudo-3D games made during the 2D era. His reaction is notable because Kojima is a prominent game creator closely associated with cinematic, atmospheric storytelling and horror influences.

The film appears to draw on the online “Backrooms” horror concept, centred on unsettling, maze-like spaces. Kojima’s comparison suggests he was particularly impressed by how the production creates a disorienting sense of depth and immersion using deliberately stylised visuals.