The director of Deadpool and Wolverine has proposed an idea that has ignited the community: a Star Wars horror movie where a character gets lost in infinite rooms. Inspired by the viral Backrooms concept, the proposal seeks to explore psychological fear in the galaxy. For fans, this means the saga could abandon space battles for a while and delve into the horror of the unknown.
The technical approach to procedural horror in the galaxy 🎬
Levy plans to use procedural horror techniques, similar to those in Backrooms, to generate tension through algorithmically generated environments. The idea is to create a sense of disorientation using endlessly repeating hallways and rooms, with fluctuating lighting and ambient sound effects. On a production level, this would require real-time rendering engines and motion capture to simulate the protagonist's panic. Lucasfilm's team is already evaluating how to integrate these systems without breaking the saga's classic aesthetic, betting on an oppressive and minimalist atmosphere.
The dark side of the hallway: a Sith lost in the galactic Ikea 🛋️
If a Jedi gets lost in these infinite rooms, at least they'll have time to organize their thoughts... and the furniture. Imagine Darth Vader frustrated because he can't find the exit, cursing between mechanical breaths. The worst part is that, instead of a lightsaber, the only thing he'd have to orient himself would be an evacuation map. Hopefully the Force helps him find the bathroom.