i watched Backrooms finally. i didn't do any prior research and wasn't really connected with the lore at all, besides seeing that the concept originally came from creepypasta / scp type shit.

anyway, it was creepy lol. does it ever seem like Mark Duplass is on some kind of speed dial phone tree for anytime someone pitches a weird flick? anyway, i didn't dislike it and liked how it all unfolded.

i also watched a 2007 movie called Rocket Science, which has a very young Anna Kendrick in a supporting role. lots of familiar people in it, but not a big budget flick with any big names besides AK. i would describe it as indie comedy. it's about high school shit, but the themes are far more mature. super off beat and goes surprising places, but cracked me the hell up along the way. the concept is high school kid with a stutter is drafted into the debate team, but there's a lot more going on. kind of a hidden gem.