Black Fawn Films have announced their latest horror production The Undertone which stars Nina Kiri (The Handmaid’s Tale) as the host of a paranormal podcast who receives several haunting messages that possibly connects to her ill mother’s life. We have the first look images of the film below ahead of its premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival later this month in Montreal.
The Undertone follows the host of an ‘all-things-creepy’ podcast who moves into her dying mother’s house to become her primary caregiver. When her podcast is sent 10 strange audio recordings of a young pregnant couple experiencing paranormal noises, she realizes the woman’s story is a mirror of her own while each new recording scratches at her sanity and draws her into a fate she cannot escape.
Starring alongside Nina Kiri are Michèle Duquet (The Virgin Suicides) and Kris Holden-Ried (The Umbrella Academy). The film marks the feature debut of Ian Tuason who wrote and directed it. Producing are Dan Slater and Cody Calahan with Chad Archibald executive producing.
“Having been born in Montreal and having showcased my VR horror short at Fantasia in 2016, premiering my first feature here feels like the perfect homecoming,” said Tuason. “I can’t wait to scare the hell out of the best horror audience I’ve ever seen.”
“The Undertone taps into something hauntingly primal. It’s eerie, deeply personal, and truly unshakable,” said Archibald. “As Black Fawn Distribution continues to grow, our goal is to back filmmakers with clear, uncompromising visions. The Undertone delivers on every level and we’re proud to be presenting Ian’s impressive feature film debut at Fantasia and to the global market.”
The Undertone will premiere at Fantasia on July 27th.
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