Undertone (film)

Undertone is a 2025 Canadian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason in his feature directorial debut.

Undertone is a 2025 Canadian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason in his feature directorial debut. The story follows Evy, a paranormal podcast host who becomes drawn into a disturbing mystery after receiving anonymous audio recordings, while also caring for her dying mother. The film stars Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco and was distributed by A24, marking a notable entry in Canada's contemporary genre-cinema output.

Plot

Undertone follows Evy, a skeptical co-host of a paranormal podcast, as she listens to mysterious audio recordings that appear to contain supernatural events. The story also tracks her home life as she cares for her dying mother, which becomes increasingly intertwined with the recordings.

Cast

Nina Kiri plays Evy, the podcast host, and Adam DiMarco plays Justin, her podcast co-host. Michèle Duquet appears as Evy’s mother.

Production and release

The film is written and directed by Ian Tuason and marked his feature directorial debut. It was distributed by A24 and had a theatrical release in 2026, with streaming following later that year.

Reception

Critical responses were mixed to generally positive. Several reviews praised the film’s sound design and premise, highlighting its sound-driven approach, minimalist setup, and atmosphere. Some critics, however, found the story derivative or uneven in execution.