Consumer Watchdog: Your Wallet’s Nightmare? ‘Backrooms’ Film Scores 0% on Rotten Tomatoes—Here’s Why That’s a Warning Sign
A new horror flick, “The Backrooms,” has hit the internet with a perfect score of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm—not over bad acting, but over your bank account. With studios pushing $15+ ticket prices and even pricier streaming rentals, industry insiders worry that this critically panned film is a symptom of a larger trend: paying full price for unfinished, AI-generated content. While the movie’s maze-like plot might be a dud, the real trap is the marketing hype that got you to buy in. Before you swipe your card for the next viral sensation, wait for the audience score to hit—or you’ll be the one stuck in the financial “backrooms rotten tomatoes” of regret.