Die Moderatorin eines Podcasts, der sich mit unheimlichen Phänomenen befasst, zieht in das Haus ihrer sterbenden Mutter, um deren Pflege zu übernehmen. Kurz darauf erhält ihre Sendung eine Reihe von Tonaufnahmen eines jungen, schwangeren Paares, das von rätselhaften Geräuschen und paranormalen Ereignissen berichtet. Mit jeder neuen Aufnahme erkennt sie zunehmend Parallelen zwischen der geschilderten Situation und ihrem eigenen Leben. Die Überschneidungen wirken zunehmend verstörend und nagen an ihrer Wahrnehmung, bis sie sich unaufhaltsam in eine Entwicklung verstrickt, der sie sich nicht mehr entziehen kann.
- Patrick Waivor 1 TagWhat impressed me most was not the horror itself, but what the filmmakers managed to accomplish with so little. Kiri was asked to carry virtually the entire movie by herself and delivers a remarkably strong performance. With a limited budget, a tiny cast, and only a handful of locations, the filmmakers create an atmosphere that many larger productions fail to achieve. The secret weapon is the sound design. If possible, watch this with headphones. The director understands that what the audience imagines is often far more frightening than anything that can be shown on screen. Strange noises, distant sounds, and subtle audio cues create a sense of dread that lingers throughout the film. It reminded me of Iron Lung, another indie production that used limitations as strengths rather than weaknesses. The movie is undeniably slow, but I never found it boring. There are several genuinely creepy scenes, and the mystery is intriguing enough to keep pulling you forward. More importantly, the film gives you something to think about afterward. This is not a movie that neatly explains itself. It practically invites a rewatch. What surprised me most was how sad parts of it were. The scenes involving Evy’s ailing mother felt painfully authentic. Anyone who has cared for a sick parent or loved one will instantly recognize the isolation, exhaustion, fear, loneliness, loss of routine, and strange distortion of time that comes with being a caregiver. Those moments hit harder than any jump scare. One detail that stood out was Evy’s drinking. In that situation, alcohol would be the last thing most caregivers would want. There is simply too much responsibility and too much vigilance required. For her to start drinking suggests someone who is approaching a breaking point emotionally and mentally. The ending is intriguing, though I am still not entirely sure what to make of it. Whether that ambiguity is a strength or a weakness will depend on the viewer. Either way, it kept me thinking long after the credits rolled. A remarkably effective indie horror film that proves atmosphere, sound, and emotional authenticity can accomplish far more than a large budget.
- Zokkiievor 6 TagenI was genuinely impressed by this, especially considering the movie was made with such a small budget. It’s a great example of how atmosphere and creativity can matter more than expensive effects. The film creates a constant sense of unease, with a creepy feeling that sticks throughout. I found myself paying attention to every corner and every shot because it does a great job making you feel like something could be lurking anywhere. The biggest weakness is the final 20 minutes, where some of that carefully built tension starts to fall apart. It becomes more chaotic and loses the momentum it had going, making the ending feel a bit weaker than everything that came before. Still, the overall experience is much stronger than I expected. A genuinely creepy, well-crafted horror movie that gets a lot out of very little.
- Corey Burkes14. April 2026Lord Almighty, I never thought I’d see such a slow burn horror movie. I know it is trying to do and I totally get how audio can be a sensation, but long minutes on one character just to listen to audio is not the way to go. This film starts off well and it’s great if you want something playing in the background since the audio does its job that way, but looking at this movie will make you sleepy. It’s incredibly dull. And I think the core problem is it’s trying to make a feature-length out of something that could’ve been just done well as a short and left as a short. One last thought: it’s films like this that justify my appreciation for streaming versus going to the theater. If I went to the movies and paid upwards of $50 plus including concession, I would be pissed.
- Adam Azul10. Juni 2026Undertone is a horror film directed by Ian Tuason and released by A24. I am often pleasantly surprised by the quality of horror films released by this studio, and this one is no exception. It does really great job at getting under your skin, relying on more auditory scares than visual ones. With a name like Undertone, it should not be a surprise how much sound plays an important part. From the screaming whistle of a tea kettle, to the ominous clicking of an analog clock, this film has sounds that can be truly unnerving. Even the usage of cellphone vibrations really drives home the point of the annoyances of the outside world that weigh down Nina Kiri’s character Evy as she struggles to cope with her ailing mom. Honestly, it was that aspect that hit home hard for me. Anyone who has witnessed the decline and death of a parent can understand the stress that Evy goes through. Coupling that with the strange phenomenon that starts to manifest around her really amps up the sense of dread. The plot centers around a podcast between Evy and her friend, where they delve into the strange and bizarre. During an episode, they begin to listen to some audio files sent to them by a mysterious email. As they progress, paranormal occurrences begin to occur. This idea brings a modern take to the trope of demonic conjuring while also giving a node to stories about cursed tapes. This aspect is done quite well, which is further reinforced by Evy’s skepticism towards the whole thing as she strives to poke holes in the occurrences. My only complaint would have to be the ending. It does leave things a bit ambiguous, which is fine, but I’d rather have seen and experienced more. Things just get ramped up to 10 before the film cuts to black which is a bit of a shame. Even so, the experience leading up to this was enjoyable and unique.
- Doc Worm15. März 2026A haunted podcast? 🙄 This story just didn’t work for me. I wasn’t satisfied with where it ended up and that wouldn’t be so frustrating if it wasn’t such a slow burn. I was bought in for the most part as Undertone effectively conveys a sense of tension while moving through its plot. From a technical aspect the movie does so much with so little. Nina Kiri has a committed performance, the lighting is solid and the sound design is PHENOMENAL. If you do watch this one make sure you are doing so in a way that you can appreciate it’s Dolby atmos mix as this aspect of the film is truly special. With all the kudos I can give Undertone it made it that much more frustrating that I couldn’t get behind the tale it was trying to tell.
- Avery Thornburg7. Juni 2026Giving very much pandemic movie. As in there were so few characters, it felt like they had no choice or something. Literally two people ever seen, one in a coma practically. And two voices without even any flashover to see them at any point. I suppose that was to hsve some special effect on the vibe but it kind of just gave low budget and low pathogens. There was almost zero character development or context of even the premise of it which leaves u a bit listless since a lot of the movie is cameras panning around a dim house. The panning wasnt terrible; u felt a little on edge cuz normally something happens eventually when that happens and for the most part, it kind of never did which kind of sucks. Maybe one or twice in literally the last 5 mins. Very slow burn. Basically nothing happened until the last 20 minutes. Even for all of that, a lot of missed potential in moments that could have rattled the viewer a little more to make it more worthy.
- Mariusz80328. April 2026If you like horror, even cheap horror, skip this. Absolutely nothing happens at all. At the very end, when something does, it's a black screen. The fact its got 6.2/10 on IMDB shows we're living in Idiocracy. This could be contender for worst movie of the year. We couldn't finish it in one sitting because it's too boring. 3/10 at best. Honestly there's scarier IG videos if you doom scroll. Really gotta stop making garbage like this.
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Undertone wurde am 13. März 2026 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Undertone führte(n) Ian Tuason.
Undertone hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 33 Min..
Undertone wurde produziert von Dan Slater, Cody Calahan.
Die Moderatorin eines Podcasts, der sich mit unheimlichen Phänomenen befasst, zieht in das Haus ihrer sterbenden Mutter, um deren Pflege zu übernehmen. Kurz darauf erhält ihre Sendung eine Reihe von Tonaufnahmen eines jungen, schwangeren Paares, das von rätselhaften Geräuschen und paranormalen Ereignissen berichtet. Mit jeder neuen Aufnahme erkennt sie zunehmend Parallelen zwischen der geschilderten Situation und ihrem eigenen Leben. Die Überschneidungen wirken zunehmend verstörend und nagen an ihrer Wahrnehmung, bis sie sich unaufhaltsam in eine Entwicklung verstrickt, der sie sich nicht mehr entziehen kann.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Undertone sind Evy Babic (Nina Kiri), Justin (voice) (Adam DiMarco), Jessa (voice) (Keana Bastidas).
Undertone ist bewertet mit R.
Undertone ist eine Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction Film.
Undertone hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 5 von 10.
Undertone hatte ein Budget von 500.000 $.
Undertone erzielte Einnhamen von 21,6 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.