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undertone

R

Mar 2026

1h 25m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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177 Reviews

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The host of a popular paranormal podcast is sent hidden messages within anonymous recordings, unleashing a demonic presence that is impossible to escape.

Critics Consensus

Masterfully using negative space and unsettling audio to build its creeping dread, undertone erupts as a diabolically immersive aural nightmare.

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Audience Says

Despite an original premise and an effective unsettling atmosphere undertone delivers a somewhat muted horror experience that may appeal to fans of slow-burn, moody fare.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

The Times (UK)

4d

3/5

It’s the writer-director Ian Tuason’s ingenious use of negative space that makes his low-budget debut a standout.

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

5d

4/5

A cautionary tale against the dangers of excessive podcasting, this is a supremely spooky sonic ordeal. As an allegory for Catholic guilt, it’s haunting; as an auditory experience, it’ll fuck you up.

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Hannah Strong

Little White Lies

5d

2/5

Kiri is set up for failure by Tuason’s script, which draws straight from the most uninspired corners of Creepypasta forums with its “nursery rhymes played backwards contain demonic messages” premise.

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Jordy Sirkin

Jordy Reviews It

1d

What transpires on the tapes is more frightening than anything appears visually on screen, by design.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

1d

2/5

Blah, Blah, horror film Have you anything to say? Yes sir, yes sir And in the simplest way

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Joey Keogh

Vague Visages

4d

[Ian] Tuason’s feature directorial debut proves once and for all that less really is more when it comes to crafting scares that resonate far beyond the frame. [...] Undertone is inspired, unnerving and truly a future classic.

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Staja

9h

Booo. Terrible and boring. Where is the plot

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Gaby

2d

So scary! I had to cover my eyes so many times

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William H

5d

Worst movie that I have ever seen in my life. Please save your money and watch something else.

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Efrain

Apr 12

It was a cool theatre experience! Got scary at the end

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Jordan

Apr 11

I was bored the whole time I felt like I was just waiting for something to happen and left feeling confused on what I just watched

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Raven M

Apr 8

I loved how simple it was but still very captivating.

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Synopsis

The host of a popular paranormal podcast is sent hidden messages within anonymous recordings, unleashing a demonic presence that is impossible to escape.

Director: Ian Tuason
Producer: Cody Calahan, Dan Slater
Screenwriter: Ian Tuason, Ian Tuason
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Black Fawn Films
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 14, 2026
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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