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588 What are the Backrooms and why are they so captivating?

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Mashable · 05/31/2026 08:00 EDT

What are the Backrooms and why are they so captivating?

We dive into the psychology behind The Backrooms and why endless, empty corporate spaces terrify and captivate millions online.

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