Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Undertone, directed by Ian Tuason (who is currently in talks for the new PARANORMAL ACTIVITY franchise via The Hollywood Reporter), premiered at Sundance 2026. This A24's latest acquisition is a groundbreaking feature that redefines the audio-horror genre. A24 leveraged this premiere as a launchpad for the theatrical release, hitting theaters on March 13th (Friday the 13th).
In this exclusive conversation, Dawn Church interviews Rob Hafezi about the journey behind the film. Shot in Ian’s own childhood home, Undertone was deeply inspired by his real-life experiences as a caregiver to his parents.
"It's absolutely scary," says Rob Hafezi.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction by Dawn Church: Welcome to the A24 Horror Family
0:34 - The Inspiration: Caregiving & Personal Loss
1:15 - Making Audio a Character & Sound Design Team: Red Lab Post House
2:22 - Finding the Right Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam Dimarco, Michele Duquet
3:50 - Key Audience Take Away: Live
5:13 - Can We Talk About Budget?
6:02 - Personal Connection for the Whole Crew
7:15 - Watch in Theaters on March 13th!
ABOUT THE FILM:
The debut feature from Ian Tuason, Undertone follows a protagonist who discovers eerie audio recordings that haunt her reality while caring for her mother. Heavily influenced by Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project, it is A24's latest masterpiece in audio-driven horror.
FOLLOW:
Instagram: @undertonemovie @a24 @iantuason @floyian @DawnChurchOfficial @RedLabTo @SundanceOrg
#A24 #Sundance2026 #Undertone #IanTuason #FridayThe13th #ParanormalActivity #BlairWitch #HorrorMovies #RobHafezi #DawnChurch #RedLabto
Undertone, directed by Ian Tuason (who is currently in talks for the new PARANORMAL ACTIVITY franchise via The Hollywood Reporter), premiered at Sundance 2026. This A24's latest acquisition is a groundbreaking feature that redefines the audio-horror genre. A24 leveraged this premiere as a launchpad for the theatrical release, hitting theaters on March 13th (Friday the 13th).
In this exclusive conversation, Dawn Church interviews Rob Hafezi about the journey behind the film. Shot in Ian’s own childhood home, Undertone was deeply inspired by his real-life experiences as a caregiver to his parents.
"It's absolutely scary," says Rob Hafezi.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction by Dawn Church: Welcome to the A24 Horror Family
0:34 - The Inspiration: Caregiving & Personal Loss
1:15 - Making Audio a Character & Sound Design Team: Red Lab Post House
2:22 - Finding the Right Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam Dimarco, Michele Duquet
3:50 - Key Audience Take Away: Live
5:13 - Can We Talk About Budget?
6:02 - Personal Connection for the Whole Crew
7:15 - Watch in Theaters on March 13th!
ABOUT THE FILM:
The debut feature from Ian Tuason, Undertone follows a protagonist who discovers eerie audio recordings that haunt her reality while caring for her mother. Heavily influenced by Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project, it is A24's latest masterpiece in audio-driven horror.
FOLLOW:
Instagram: @undertonemovie @a24 @iantuason @floyian @DawnChurchOfficial @RedLabTo @SundanceOrg
#A24 #Sundance2026 #Undertone #IanTuason #FridayThe13th #ParanormalActivity #BlairWitch #HorrorMovies #RobHafezi #DawnChurch #RedLabto
