Film Theory Season 2022, Episode 14: Decoding the Horror of The Backrooms

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Spider Man Saved NO ONE (3 Spider Man No Way Home Theories)

There is a LOT to cover about Spider-Man: No Way Home! So much, in fact, that we are going to be talking about three theories today. Yes, this is another quick fire round of theories. Get your web slingers ready, Theorists! We are going to tackle all the answers to explain the mysteries of Spider-Man: No Way Home! (Or, you know, three of them!)

16 min

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You're WRONG About Multiverse of Madness! (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)

Now that everyone has seen the trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that premiered after the credits of Spider-Man: No Way Home, we NEED to talk about it. There is a lot to take in - from other worldly monsters, mysterious teenagers, and the Scarlet Witch. Today we are going to figure out what exactly is going on in this movie and what EVERYONE has been getting wrong about the villain of this story. Let's dive in!

13 min

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Is Spider Man ACTUALLY Guilty of Murder? (Spiderman No Way Home)

Spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen Spider-Man: No Way Home! The movie opens with Peter Parker dealing with the fallout of Mysterio's big reveal at the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home and his apparent death at the hands of Spider-Man. Flash forward to Matt Murdock as his lawyer saying Peter has nothing to worry about and will likely be found innocent. Not so fast, Daredevil! Maybe you are not as good of a lawyer as you think you are...

14 min

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Yes, Mirabel DOES Have A Gift! (Encanto)

The question on everyone's mind after finishing Encanto seems to be one thing. Does Mirabel ACTUALLY have a Gift? You see, she seemed to be the only one able to save the family and hold them together. There is a lot of speculation that hidden somewhere in there is a secret power. Today we are going to figure out what that may be and what it means for the Madrigal family.

13 min

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We KILLED the MCU! (Marvel)

As we enter Phase 4 of the MCU, I have to wonder... will it ever end? Don't get me wrong, I love me some Marvel movies and making theories about them. Yet, with all of the big ideas and the changing of our major character roster, could we be entering the actual END of the MCU? More than that, can the MCU be KILLED?

17 min

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How To SURVIVE The Backrooms!

Over on GTLive, I've been diving into the unique horror experience that is The Backrooms. This found footage horror story is full of secrets. Today I'm piecing together the lore of this creepypasta maze of horrors and figuring out how to survive being trapped in The Backrooms. Can it be done? Watch to find out!

13 min

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Batman Is STEALING From You!

Now that you've read the title, I'm sure you are thinking "MatPat, of COURSE BatMan is a criminal! He's a vigilante!" Well Theorists, that may be true but that is NOT what we are talking about today. I want to talk about the crimes of the man himself, Bruce Wayne, and what he's been up to in his business dealing with his company. This theory goes all the way to the TOP!

13 min

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AI Deepfakes Are FOOLING You!

Theorists, do you ever worry that someone will STEAL your face? Now, that may sound like some weird science fiction kind of question, but it may be the future. With the rise of using technology to de-age celebrities or bring them back from the dead, like we've seen happening with more and more frequency in Star Wars, it poses some BIG concerns. Theorists, we are diving into the weird world of deepfakes and what it may mean for the future of the entertainment industry and beyond.

15 min

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Dolores BROKE The Magic! (Disney Encanto)

Theorists, by now we know who the "secret villain" of Encanto is, right? It's Abuela. Well, what if we are all WRONG? I think someone else in the Madrigal may have been pulling the strings. Someone who always knew what was going on... whether they liked it or not. Someone whose gift may have felt more like a curse. No, I'm not talking about Bruno....

13 min

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Do N̸̛͙̔͆̄̉̋̓̿̈͂̆̕O̵̫͇̣̯͑́͆̽̄̑͑̒̋̚͝Ṭ̷̲̮͚̪̈̓͛̍͌̑͛͂̏̽ͅ Fear Him (The Mandela Catalogue)

It's been a while since I posted my first theory on The Mandela Catalogue. The series has NOT slowed down! Today I want to focus on one of the scariest things to show up yet - The Intruder? Who is he? Should we ACTUALLY be afraid or is the truth a little more mysterious. Theorist, it's time to step into the dark and spooky world of The Mandela Catalogue once again! Don't be afraid...

13 min

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NOT What He Seems! (The Batman 2022)

Theorists, if you haven't seen The Batman yet, what are you waiting for? Today we will be talking about that last scene. The scene that sets up what could be the future bad guy for Robert Pattinson's Batman. Who is the mystery villain? IS it the Joker? SHOULD it be the Joker? Get your cowl and cape ready, Theorists!

17 min

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Jack Sparrow is Dying... Of THIRST!

Theorists, have you ever heard of Captain Jack Sparrow? I'm pretty sure most of you have. What if I told you he was in trouble? Like DEADLY trouble? No, I don't mean from undead pirates or Davy Jones himself. I'm talking about good old dehydration. That's right, this rum drinking pirate is DYING of thirst and it's all his fault!

15 min

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The R-Rated Avengers Are COMING!

Theorists, the Netflix Marvel series have officially invaded Disney+ and Marvel has confirmed that Deadpool 3 will be part of the MCU and still be rated R. Now that Moon Knight premiered and Disney+ instigated a parental control system, we can officially say things are changing. Is this the beginning of a more mature MCU? Let's dive in!

14 min

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Decoding the Horror of The Backrooms

It's time to re-enter The Backrooms, the scary found footage series that I have been OBSESSING over lately. Last time we covered the main story, so today I am looking to dive deeper into The Backrooms lore. What is the Monster? Is ANYTHING real or is reality a lie? That and more in today's Film Theory!

19 min

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Disney's Secret Archive of Dead Actors

Today we are diving back into the question, "Who owns your face when you are dead?" Deepfakes have made that a BIG question, one that needed more than just one episode. So here is a new question for you: if you could own the image of a dead actor, would you? Is it okay for you to use that likeness in movies forever? Let's talk.

17 min

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3 Thor Love And Thunder Theories (Thor Trailer)

The trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder is out and it is SWEET! Well, the song choice is anyway. The rest? Well you will have to stay tuned as we dissect every inch of the new Thor trailer to find every clue and easter egg! Then we can try and predict what kind of crazy adventure this movie is going to be! Let's go!

21 min

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Netflix is BROKEN... But I Can FIX It!

By now you've probably heard about Netflix not quite hitting the numbers it was expecting to. The headlines are all about how "Netflix is DYING!" or "Netflix is BROKEN!". Well, I think I have the solution to their problems. Netflix, it's time to sit back and let good old reliable MatPat save you.

16 min

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How To SURVIVE A Quiet Place!

When you watch A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place 2, we are shown how humanity has adapted to survive in a world where any sound can get you killed. Except, that's not exactly true. Even in the movie itself, we see that people are unable to exist without making ANY sound. So, how loud is TOO loud? It's time to find out!

13 min

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5 Post-Multiverse of Madness Theories (Doctor Strange)

Theorists, I made some predictions about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness right before the release of the movie. Now that it is out I can say, I was RIGHT! Well, mostly. It's time to talk about the future of the MCU (again) and what we should expect in the aftermath of the madness that was this movie.

17 min

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Encanto, The Madrigal Family SECRET!

By the end of Encanto, we see Dolores united with her prince charming - or at least that is what it seems like from the outside. Theorists, when watching Encanto for the 100th time, my mind started thinking a little too hard about the whole Madrigal family and their magical, secluded town. Let's just say MAYBE they should hold off on the wedding for a while...

14 min

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Paw Patrol Is DARKER Than You Think!

Welcome back to MatPat ruins your childhood. Today's target? The always adorable Nickelodeon show known as Paw Patrol. I know, how could I possibly find something dark and scary to talk about in Paw Patrol? Well, it turns out Chase, Skye, and the rest of the Paw Patrol pups have a dark secret. Prepare yourselves, Theorists! You are NOT ready for this.

14 min

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Is Morbius So BAD You Can SUE?

Theorists, it's Morbin time! I know, I know. That meme is super old now, but it was part of what inspired me to make this theory in a way. Well, the Morbin meme at least meant I needed to take a second look at Morbius. Oh boy, did I take a second look. Specifically, I watched the trailer again and realized that the movie I was advertised was NOT the movie I saw. At ALL!. Is that even LEGAL? Think of this as the sister episode to our episode over on game theory about mobile game ads.

17 min

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The Dinosaurs In Jurassic World Are NOT Dinosaurs! (Jurassic Park)

Yes, you read the title right. The dinosaurs in Jurassic World and Jurassic Park are NOT dinosaurs. Today we are going to break down what exactly they are. You see, the way they brought them back from extinction was... unique. Would it work? And what does that make these so called dinos?

15 min

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Saw, How A Dead Man Killed Jigsaw

It may not be Halloween yet, but it's never too early to talk about one of the best horror series in recent years - Saw. Jigsaw is a pretty iconic horror movie villain. One shrouded in secrets that we uncover throughout the series. One thing we learn is that Jigsaw doesn't usually work alone. There are many people pulling the strings here. Who is the real puppet master? It's time to dive back into the scary world of SAW!

13 min

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The Empire's Biggest MISTAKE! (Star Wars)

Theorists, we have not covered Star Wars in a WHILE. With the release of the Obi-Wan mini-series on Disney+,I knew it was time. Today, I want to figure out why the Empire REALLY lost the war against the Jedi and Rebellion. No, it's not the other side having moral high ground and Disney always having the good guys win. It's their ships. They SUCK!

14 min

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Did Thor's Post Credit Scene Just Set Up [SPOILER]?! (Thor Love and Thunder)

Theorists, the installment in the MCU is out and we NEED to talk about it! I think this movie is setting up the next BIG EVENT in the Marvel Cinematic Universe... the second Civil War. If you are familiar with the comics, you may see where I am headed with this. From the events happening in Ms. Marvel, the new Captain Marvel film coming out soon, and the events of Thor Love and Thunder - there is a LOT to talk about!

17 min

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We DIDN'T Listen! (Don't Hug Me I'm Scared)

The creepiest puppet show on the internet is BACK! Don't Hug Me I'm Scared released a new trailer called Fly and I HAD to talk about it. This series is a favorite here on Film Theory and it goes DEEP! Get ready for some scary, twisted lore! Let's dive in!

16 min

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Falling DEEPER Into The Backrooms!

We are noclipping our way back into The Backrooms. Since I last covered the series, we've gotten more to watch and dissect for new LORE! From breaking reality to time travel, nothing is out of the realm of possibility with this creepypasta series! Get your hazmat suits ready, we are going DEEP into the mystery of The Backrooms!

18 min

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Uncovering Top Gun's HIDDEN Enemy! (Top Gun Maverick)

Top Gun Maverick was a MUCH better movie than I anticipated. So much so that I felt I needed to do a theory on it. What are we theorizing about? The enemy of our protagonists. You see, they never actually TELL US who they are fighting. So, I'm going to figure it out for myself! Get ready to SOAR into some secrets!

14 min

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Ant Man Will DIE! (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)

Theorists, now that Comic Con happened and we got a peek into the newly expanded plans for the MCU, I think it's time for a little theory I've been kicking around. An... Ant-Man sized theory you might say. You see, I think I know what the big event of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is going to be. We already know that Kang is going to show up, so it has to be some thing BIG. I think our favorite multi-sized hero is going to DIE!

14 min

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Paw Patrol, Ryder is EVIL!

Theorists, the last time I covered Paw Patrol I mentioned that Ryder may be in on the constant cycle of Paw Patrol members - if you know what I mean. Today we are going one step further. I think Ryder is the big bad of the entire series. That's right, the dog's trusted human is actually the VILLAIN! Let's dive in!

16 min

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Will Eleven DIE? (Stranger Things Season 5 Predictions)

Theorists, I have been WAITING for the right time to talk about Stranger Things and well... I guess that time is now. With season 4 wrapped up, it's time to see if I can predict how the series will end in season 5. How will they, inevitably, kill Vecna? Will Eleven survive? Who will DIE? And the most important question according to the internet, will Eddie Munson return from the dead? Let's dive in!

19 min

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This Is The Scariest YouTube Channel (Boisvert)

You know I am always looking for a new analog horror series to watch and analyze. I think I may have stumbled upon the SCARIEST one yet! Welcome, Theorists, to _Boisvert. This story is filled with glitches, otherworldly figures, and a terrifying yet relatable theme. Depression. I think this horror series may just be trying to give us the one thing we all need, hope.

16 min

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Someone PLEASE Help Elmo!

Do you remember when the battle of the century stormed every social media post? That's right, today I'm diving into the mental battle between Elmo and Rocco... and Zoe. I think Elmo is being manipulated and he is about to BREAK! Theorists, we need to help Elmo. Let's head on down to Sesame Street!

19 min

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Does This Backrooms Fan Theory Solve EVERYTHING?

Theorists, we are diving into The Backrooms again and this time we are going all the way... to Egypt! Yes, you read that right! I think there may be some ancient secrets hiding in the maze of yellow walls. I'm determined to see if this theory has a solid foundation and if it can stand the test of time like the pyramids. Let's go!

17 min

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Rick REBORN? (Rick and Morty Season 6)

It's Rick and Morty season again, Loyal Theorists! As we head into season 6, it's time to see where the series is headed this time and, well... things are looking kind of grim. We start out with the whole family dealing with past traumas and hopping universes to fill the spots of their dead counterparts. Not exactly light stuff. Except, I think there may still be hope for a happy ending... or as much of one as we can expect from Rick Sanchez. Grab your portal gun and let's dive in!

15 min

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One Punch Man Must Be STOPPED!

It has been a hot second since I talked about anything anime. What better way to dive back in than with one of my favorites, One Punch Man? Yes, today we are talking about good ole Saitama himself. Well, maybe not so good. No, this is not a "the hero is actually the villain" theory. It's a little more nuanced than that. You see, Saitama IS doing bad things... just not on purpose. What do I mean? Let's discuss!

18 min

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The Mario Movie will be a MUSICAL?! (Chris Pratt Mario)

Let's be real. We are ALL anticipating the new Chris Pratt Mario movie for one reason or another. So, I decided to try my hand at predicting the ENTIRE movie. What's the story? How will it END? That and more in today's Film Theory!

18 min

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Dora is CURSED! (Dora The Explorer)

It's time, Theorists. Time to talk about Dora the Explorer. I've wanted to do a theory about Dora since playing some of the Dora the Explorer horror games. Then they came out with the surprisingly enjoyable live action movie. Well, consider me VERY interested. So today we are diving into the dark lore surrounding our favorite explorer. Vámonos!

18 min

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Um actually, you CAN simply walk into Mordor but it'll take a while (Lord of the Rings)

With Rings of Power in full swing, I felt the need to revisit the world of Middle Earth myself... for the memes. Most of you have probably seen the Boromir meme that reads "One does not simply... [insert thing here]." The original quote finishes, "walk into Mordor." But... that is exactly what Frodo and Sam do. So, was Boromir just completely wrong or should the journey have killed the Hobbits? Let's find out!

18 min

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You Are Being Erased...

Theorist, technology may be TOO good right now. For horror, I mean. Look at the rise of analog horror series lately to see what I mean. Most use outdated technology to tell their tales of horror. Why? Because today's tech makes it too easy. What do I mean? Well, sit back and prepare to be SCARED for the future of horror.

17 min

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One of us is DEAD! (DHMIS)

The long awaited tv series of Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared is here! I was so excited to see what new secrets we can uncover with our favorite puppet trio! And Theorists, this show opens up a whole new world of lore and theory fodder. Let's get cracking!

15 min

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They Missed the Point (Try Guys Drama)

Theorists, we need to talk about ‪@tryguys‬ situation and by that I mean the mainstream media coverage of it. See, I think the Try Guys handled the situation with professionalism. You know who didn't? The media making fun of them for being YouTubers. That SNL skit? Not a good look. So, let's talk about all of it.

21 min

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Rick's REVENGE? (Rick and Morty Season 6)

Fellow Theorists, we are midway through season 6 of Rick and Morty and to say that it has been HEAVY would be an understatement. To give you all a break from that, today I’m talking about the excruciating inner turmoil that Rick lives in and how his showdown with Rick Prime might just change everything we know about him as a person. Yeah sorry, no break from the melodrama here friends. Ready your emotions and portal on in!

15 min

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Twitter's Toxic Relationship With Movies

Theorists, have you heard of Yellowstone? No? Well, you are not alone. Yet it is apparently one of the most popular shows right now. How is that possible? Enter the rollercoaster of a platform that is Twitter. Yes, Twitter. I have a hunch that it may have a hold on your media... and your MIND! Don't believe me? Just ask Avatar 2...

14 min

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Sonic is Dying... of HUNGER! (Sonic The Hedgehog)

Okay Theorists, I have to ask: how can Sonic keep his super speed and not DIE?! Seriously, he should be STARVING! Based on his insane running exercise, one chili hot dog would NOT be enough to keep him alive. So I grabbed my calculator to solve the exact number of hot dogs Sonic needs to keep his super speed.

15 min

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Who’s REALLY in Control?! (DHMIS)

While we’re waiting on Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared season 2, I’m cranking out the THEORIES! In the last DHMIS video I uncovered the TRUTH about Yellow Guy. Spoiler alert: he’s actually dead! But I skipped over one unsolved mystery. . . the strange symbols on the mysterious book. There’s something SUPER weird about it, so I invited ‪@RemGames‬ to help me solve the mystery. Let’s figure this out once and for all!

18 min

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Jacksepticeye Must Be STOPPED! (Iris Project)

UH OH, Theorists! ‪@jacksepticeye‬ is trapped in project IRIS and he may NEVER escape! We analyzed every second of his analog horror live stream to find the secret behind the three biggest mysteries: What’s IRIS up to? How do Chase and Anti play into this? And who on earth is Echo?! Hopefully WTCHR isn’t spying as I make these answers public. . .

18 min

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Don’t Be D̴̬̙̾Ë̶̹̩̜́̿C̴̲͓̓Ė̷̼̜͒̀͝I̸͓̟̿̚V̶̺͉̘̑͊̏͌Ȅ̴͔̌̍D̶̓̄͋̇! (The Mandela Catalogue)

Since my last theory on The Mandela Catalogue A LOT has happened in this universe! The series creator, Alex Kister, uploaded two new volumes, and there is SO MUCH LORE to dissect. Who is the Intruder? What are the Alternates? And what’s up with that new Plushie?! We’ve got a lot of secrets to uncover in The Mandela Catalogue, Loyal Theorists, so let’s get cracking!

17 min

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How to KILL the Smile Monster!

You MUST resist the urge to smile, Loyal Theorist! Otherwise, the Smile Monster might getcha’. . . You see, the monster from the 2022 movie, Smile, transfers from person to person via - you guessed it - a SMILE. So how do you SURVIVE such a creature? And can it be defeated? Watch to find out!

13 min