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Nina Kiri played the character Alma in 28 episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, and now she has the lead role in a horror film titled Undertone, which is generating significant buzz. A24 will release the film in theaters on March 26th, and anticipation is building, starting with the 3 a.m. trailer reveal, which can now be viewed in the embed above. Writer/director Ian Tuason made his feature debut with this project after several years of creating short films – and Undertone impressed Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster so much that Tuason has already been hired to direct the next Paranormal Activity movie!
Synopsis
Coming from Slaterverse Pictures, Black Fawn Films, and KINO Studios, The Undertone follows the host of an ‘all-things-creepy’ podcast who moves into her dying mother’s house to be her primary caregiver. When her podcast receives 10 audio recordings of a young pregnant couple experiencing paranormal noises, she realizes the woman’s story mirrors her own, and each new recording chips away at her sanity, pulling her into an unavoidable fate. Kiri’s character Evy is the only speaking role on camera throughout the film, but Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas, and Jeff Yung are also part of the cast.
Here’s the official synopsis: The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent to her.
The film heavily relies on sound design, leading Tuason to describe it as a “found audio” movie rather than a “found footage” movie. It will be screened at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, where JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray will be present to experience it.
Statements
Tuason previously stated: “With Undertone, I’m crafting a horror experience that doesn’t just evoke fear—it engulfs you in it, using immersive sound design to make silence as terrifying as the unknown. Inspired by my own experience as a caregiver, the film explores how the stories we tell ourselves about fear, guilt, and isolation can become the real horrors that haunt us.“
The film was produced by Dan Slater and Cody Calahan, with Tuason serving as an executive producer alongside Chad Archibald, Daril Fannin, Brit MacRae, Anthony Eu, Douglas Lee, Al Akdari, Charles Bern, Mathew Sterling, and David Sproat.
Calahan remarked, “We’re always on the lookout for projects that stand out and have a meaningful story to tell. Ian has a truly unique vision that breaks free from tradition to create a horror experience that’s as bold as it is unnerving.” Slater added, “In an oversaturated market, Undertone will break through the noise with its raw, unfiltered approach to fear, proving that true horror comes from a director willing to open up personally and take full creative control. We’re thrilled to help bring his voice to the screen.“
A press release indicated that this production marks the start of a multi-film collaboration between KINO Studios and Black Fawn Films, with plans to create multiple horror and thriller films together. Daril Fannin, who co-founded KINO Studios with Brit MacRae and serves as its CEO, stated that Undertone is “an unsettling, deeply psychological horror that lingers long after the credits roll. With Nina Kiri as our lead, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect actor to bring this terrifying tale to life.“
Undertone appears to be quite unsettling. What did you think of the trailer? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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