Obsession and Backrooms Review

We went into Obsession and The Backrooms as fans. We came out as full-blown evangelists. This week on Zero Dark Nerdy, we're breaking down two of the most talked-about films in the current indie horror wave — what worked, what messed us up, and why we genuinely couldn't stop thinking about them after the credits rolled. We share our reactions, dig into what makes both films tick, and then do what we do best: spiral into a conversation about what it all means for horror as a genre right now. Because here's the thing — these movies aren't just good. They're a signal. We dive into why this whole moment feels like exactly the kind of era we got into film for. Scrappy budgets, bold swings, atmosphere over jump scares — this is it. And we are hyped. If you love horror, love film, or just love watching two guys completely lose the plot over movies they're obsessed with — welcome home. New episodes every week. Check out our linktr.ee to follow us, buy merch and stay up to day on nerdy nonsense: linktr.ee/ZeroDarkNerdyPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.