The viral marketing campaign for A24’s Backrooms movie is well underway, and the fan account Backrooms Movie Updates just came across an ad while watching Pluto TV that shows just how deep A24 is diving into the in-universe lore of director Kane Parsons‘ liminal world.
The Backrooms movie largely takes place at the fictional location Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, and the in-universe ad plays out like a real retro commercial for the furniture store!
Best of all, the fan account filmed the commercial in its entirety, and you can watch below.
The retro ad even features a number that you can call/fax now: (408) 357-2875
Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Backrooms as an employee of Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, who discovers a strange doorway in the basement of the furniture showroom. He sets out to explore the mysterious, liminal space, walking headfirst into a creepypasta nightmare.
Backrooms opens in theaters nationwide on May 29. Get your tickets now.
Renate Reinsve (A Different Man) also stars in Backrooms.
YouTube prodigy Kane Parsons makes his feature directorial debut based on his creepypasta-inspired video series, which debuted in 2022 and has amassed over 190 million views to date.
Managed to grab the full 30 second commercial for Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire! Here it is! https://t.co/a237nuBn6Q pic.twitter.com/KaX0G4SCF9
— Backrooms Movie Updates (@KaneHypeGuy) April 4, 2026
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