“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” both directed by precocious YouTube-trained talents, breathe shivery cinematic life into urban legends and cautionary tales.

“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.

The film has years of internet lore backing up its premise

The building success of Obsession speaks to the power of strong reviews and stronger word of mouth – and twentysomething YouTube film-makers

“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” both directed by precocious YouTube-trained talents, breathe shivery cinematic life into urban legends and cautionary tales.

The multi-million-dollar openings of indie horror flicks "Obsession" and "Backrooms" have Hollywood buzzing about the 20-something YouTuber directors who are driving Generation Z…

The films are both made by 20-something YouTubers turned filmmakers.