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I went to see this one today on 03/13/2026. It’s a fine low-budget horror, probably as good as these kinds of movies can be.

The movie is limited in scope. Everything happens basically in one location, and there are pretty much only 3 recognizable characters – the main actress Evy, her comatose mother, and her podcast co-host Justin (whom we know only by voice).

Those limitations work. There’s magnificent use of shadows and camera work, creating a realistically ominous, creepy, and almost voyeuristic feel. I got a bit unsettled when the camera panned around the dark room because I was wondering if something was going to jump out. When the camera’s fixed on the main character as she’s doing the podcast, I would look at the shadows behind her with some unease.

The movie’s use of sound is remarkable, particularly when they listen to the creepy tapes and hear English-in-reverse, hidden voices, singing, thumping, and who-knows-what-else … The ending is terrifying. I like the use of folklore

The lead actress Nina Kiri gives a great performance. Her facial reactions at various points, like when she listens to the tapes or repeatedly looks back at the dark staircase behind her, are really good. And that’s a big relief because the whole movie basically stays on her for about 90 minutes. A bad performance by the lead actress would have been a death knell for the entire movie, so they avoided that fate … I’d never heard of Nina Kiri before this movie, but she seems worthy of a good career.

The movie doesn’t go beyond a 7.5/10 for a couple reasons. Although not found-footage, this movie, ultimately, doesn’t achieve anything that many other films, like Blair Witch Project (99’ version) or Paranormal Activity, haven’t already. I hardly envision myself remembering this movie after a few weeks, however good it may be

The movie takes a little bit of time to get into its groove. I enjoyed the parts where the lead actress and her co-host go through the tapes. But there are a few early scenes involving the main character mom and their medical issues: those parts come off a little dry.

7.5/10.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/undertone

I plan on watching this one. Has to be in theaters due to the sound design from what I've heard.

Going at 9:30 AM tomorrow... Scream 7 is up as well... Need to see both.
Huge horror fanatic since a kid. Used to buy Fangoria Magazine on the 70'sand 80's. Fun days (daze)...