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Success of the horror film Undertone

Overview

The independent horror film ‘Undertone’, directed by Canadian Ian Tuason, has achieved significant global commercial success. Produced for approximately $500,000, the film was acquired by distributor A24 following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival for an estimated $3 million to $5 million. It has since earned over $21 million worldwide.

The narrative centers on two paranormal podcasters, Evy Babic and Justin, played by Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco. The plot is driven by the receipt of ten anonymous, increasingly disturbing audio recordings. The film is characterized by its use of auditory terror and a stylistic choice to feature only two characters on screen, with other figures appearing solely through voice-over. While some critics have lauded its use of sound and isolation, others have noted that the conclusion utilizes “familiar genre clichés”.

Entities

A24 · Sundance Film Festival · Nina Kiri · Undertone · Ian Tuason

Timeline

20 days ago

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Undertone horror film utilizes auditory terror and podcast themes
“Undertone” is a paranormal horror film centered on a podcast host who encounters increasingly disturbing audio recordings while caring for her bedridden mother.
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Undertone film achieves global success for independent horror
Canadian director Ian Tuason’s debut horror film ‘Undertone’ has earned over $21 million globally after being acquired by A24 following its Sundance debut.

Sources

ilcineocchio.it · sbstatesman.com