Horror in Impossible Places: Liminal Spaces and The Backrooms

Summary by Krater

An exploration of the internet phenomenon of liminal space imagery, examining why empty hallways, deserted malls, and eerie corridors evoke nostalgia and unease, and how this relates to horror literature like House of Leaves.

From the video

Answers: What is liminal space imagery and why does it feel unsettling?

• liminal space imagery
• uncanny valley in architecture
• the backrooms lore
• psychology of empty environments
• house of leaves analysis

What it concludes

• Liminal space imagery evokes unease by depicting transitional spaces stripped of their destinations and normal human presence.
• The emotional impact of liminal spaces relies on transitory nostalgia, uncanny unreality, and the eerie absence of purpose.
• House of Leaves demonstrates liminal horror through impossible architecture that dismantles geometric and psychological stability.
• The Backrooms and liminal space communities emerged from shared online reactions to ambiguous images of empty environments.