In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Backrooms, exploring why this eerie, endless maze is only as scary as we want it to be. We’ll uncover the origins of The Backrooms, from its humble beginnings as a seemingly random forum post, to the sprawling, collaborative lore that now defines it. Along the way, we’ll discuss why liminal spaces are inherently unsettling, the psychological fear of the unknown, and how recent revelations about the original Backrooms photo might affect its future appeal. From pop culture parallels like The Shining and Silent Hill to the collective imagination that keeps The Backrooms alive, this episode examines the true source of the horror—and how we play a part in creating it. If you’ve ever wondered why we fear The Backrooms, this episode is for you.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:44 - The Origins
05:25 - Collaborative Lore
08:07 - The Psychology of Liminal Spaces
11:27 - The Future of The Backrooms
15:15 - Conclusion

Keywords: The Backrooms, internet horror, liminal spaces, SCP Foundation, creepypasta, psychological horror, unexplained phenomena, The Shining, pop culture analysis.

Music in part by: Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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