Undertone (2025) offers an unusual take on psychological horror, opting to forgo jump scares in favor of disturbing audio cues, explorations of emotional distress, and a pervasive sense of unease. While the movie isn’t without its problems—the plot has some missing pieces, there are questions left unaddressed, and certain things don't quite add up—its inventive approach to sound and deliberate pacing maintain an abso…

It doesn't offer anything fresh; it was somewhat dull. I had higher hopes, considering all the hype surrounding its release. As I mentioned earlier, there’s simply nothing innovative here. The Blair Witch Project, made on a significantly smaller scale, is far superior.

Ian Tuason’s UNDERTONE is a striking first effort centered around sound, featuring a remarkable performance by Nina Kiri alongside some truly exceptional and oppressive sound design—easily among the best I've encountered recently. Despite its innovative podcast-like format, the story ultimately falls into a pattern of repetition and relies on well-worn horror conventions. The ending feels convoluted and doesn’t quite…

The concept held promise, however the film felt excessively paced. There’s a sense of anticipation while waiting for something frightening to unfold, yet those moments don't materialize. I feel that the way it was presented didn’t quite work well for this type of story; it really could have been improved. Ultimately, it proved to be tedious viewing.

This film fails to create suspense. While its approach is subtle, that subtlety ultimately prevents it from captivating the viewer. Because the characters lack appeal, there's little reason to become invested in their fates, which undermines any potential for genuine terror. Without meaningful stakes, true horror simply cannot emerge. The performers deliver solid performances under competent direction, but the pacing…

This is remarkable! I was anticipating the filmmaker would establish something and then pursue it with conviction...but I simply waited, and waited. And there was nothing. It's a disappointing film, really; the concept itself is appealing, but the way it’s presented fails to hold your attention. The performances are quite good, without question, yet they feel misspent due to a weak screenplay and what appea…

Nina Kiri portrays 'Evy,' who struggles to manage her mother’s illness, finding solace in a podcast she co-hosts with 'Justin.' The show focuses on paranormal topics, with Justin embracing belief while Evy maintains a skeptical perspective. This week's episode centers around a mysterious email containing ten voice recordings. Initially dismissing it as a trick, Evy finds herself drawn into the unsettling content as t…