Warner Bros is set to adapt another Creepypasta horror sensation after the success of A24's Backrooms but I'm unsure what to make of it

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:44:19 +0000

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Siren Head is the next Creepypasta story to come to the big screen, but will it be able to mirror the success of Backrooms?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Warner Bros will adapt Trevor Henderson's Siren Head for the big screen Weapons director Zach Cregger and Whalefall 's Brian Duffield are working on the script This news comes after A24's Backrooms became the second highest grossing horror movie of 2026 We're seeing a trend of Creepypasta adaptations coming back, and Siren Head is the next internet horror phenomenon to be adapted for the big screen.

Creepypasta-based movies have varied in quality over the years, whether it's the terrible Slender Man or the critically acclaimed Backrooms , and it seems we're about to get even more new horror movies based on these terrifying online tales. When it comes to Siren Head , it already has a strong team behind it. Trevor Henderson's original creation has been picked up by Warner Bros., with Weapons ' Zach Cregger and Whalefall 's Brian Duffield working on the script, according to reports from Deadline . Latest Videos From Watch
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Siren Head has all the ingredients to be a successful horror movie, but
it's, of course, too early to say if it will ever reach the heights of Backrooms , which became the second highest-grossing horror movie of 2026
with box office takings of $331 million.

The question is, will a Siren Head movie work as a feature length? At the moment, I'm not entirely convinced. You may like Backrooms movie director has his say on why some film and TV adaptations fail A24's Backrooms horror movie has some creepy real-life marketing Exit 8's Genki Kawamura on why he's excited for A24's Backrooms horror movie Siren Head's short film was good,
but I'm not sure a feature length movie is necessary Siren Head- Horror Short Film - YouTube Watch On Sometimes, less is more. That's how I feel about
Siren Head , as the creepy cryptid is well suited to short-form entertainment like YouTube videos and quick horror games. Will it have the same impact with a longer runtime?

Creepypasta stories are often quite simple, and Siren Head is no exception. The creature is known for camouflaging with its surroundings before attacking anyone in its vicinity, with the Siren Head wiki page explaining it is responsible for "a large number of disappearances across suburbia and rural environments". Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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Scary as it is, I'm worried there's not enough substance to make this work, and we may get bored with Siren Head's modus operandi of chasing and killing anyone in its path, seemingly for no reason, before doing it all over again. Backrooms, on the other hand, is more of a slow burn and requires deep exploration to uncover the true horror, which is why I think it has done exceptionally well theatrically. There are lots of areas, lore, and monsters to explore, and the Backrooms fandom is full of fan-created levels featuring new threats and ideas.

Like the Backrooms, the storytelling possibilities seem infinite. It is a vast, terrifying space with weird set design and that signature dark ambient sound design to keep us on edge. Any character can set foot in it, often no-clipping out of reality unexpectedly. It's ripe for multiple adaptations and interpretations, whereas Siren Head may not live up to that. What to read next Backrooms director on Hollywood's recent obsession with YouTube horror creators Backrooms review: A24's liminal horror is the perfect adaptation of the creepypasta, and die-hard fans will adore it New Backrooms movie stills feature an eerie suburban setting

But, as I said, there is a strong team behind it. We may well be headed into
a new era of very effective Creepypasta adaptations, and I'm excited if
that's true.

I'll be following Siren Head closely, and I hope it'll be a thrilling feature-length adaptation after all. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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