Gen-Z is diving deep into an unusual internet trend that feels both eerie and nostalgic, the world of liminal core and backrooms. What started as a niche online aesthetic has now found its way into college conversations, late-night content creation, and even local photography spots across the city.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Gen-Z is diving deep into an unusual internet trend that feels both eerie and nostalgic, the world of liminal core and backrooms. What started as a niche online aesthetic has now found its way into college conversations, late-night content creation, and even local photography spots across the city.
The term “liminal core” refers to visuals that capture in-between spaces, empty corridors, dimly lit classrooms, abandoned malls, or quiet staircases, evoking a strange sense of familiarity and unease. Closely tied to this is the “backrooms” concept, a fictional universe where one gets stuck in endless, monotonous rooms, often resembling old office spaces or forgotten buildings.
In Indore, students are not just consuming this content but actively recreating it. From shooting reels in empty college hallways to editing yellow-tinted clips with distorted audio, the trend has become a creative outlet.
“I don’t even know why I like it, but it feels comforting weirdly,” says Riya Sharma, a 20-year-old media student. “It’s like remembering a place you’ve never been to.”
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