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Cyber Horror Thriller ‘Red Rooms’ Now in Select Theaters

Utopia’s critically acclaimed psychological cyber-horror movie Red Rooms is now in select theaters. Writer-director Pascal Plante calls the film “true-crime meets genre cinema.” He promises an exploration of our fascination with serial killers, murderers, and the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the internet. Inspired by the unsettling true crimes of “red rooms“—online spaces that host dark and violent content—the film delves into the disturbing phenomenon of serial killer fandom. Plante further grounds the movie in the reality of today’s cybersecurity threats, creating a terrifying killer born in the digital age. More than just a horror film, Red Rooms offers a nuanced commentary on our relationship with technology. The movie doesn’t rely on graphic violence to be chilling. Instead, it focuses on the psychological impact of exposure to such darkness. Plante uses the central character to explore how technology can fuel loneliness and isolation, driving individuals toward dark obsessions. In the film, Kelly-Anne becomes enthralled by the trial of