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21 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About A24’s Horror Film Undertone

The film Undertone is described as an 'auditory horror' that relies on sound design to drive scares.
Ian Tuason wrote and directed Undertone as his feature debut, set around a caregiver dealing with a dying mother.
Tuason shot most of Undertone inside his real childhood home in Toronto to mirror the protagonist’s experience.
The house’s interior was redesigned around the filmmaker’s memories, including 'old-lady' wallpaper and religious iconography.
The set design used Catholic icons to evoke memory and unease tied to the protagonist’s psyche.
The film’s design mirrors Evy’s mental state, with space symbolism linking warmth to normalcy and heightening death.
Lighting shifts from daylight to darkness to reflect Evy’s psychological descent.
Lead actor Nina Kiri reportedly heard the disturbing audio on set to capture authentic reactions.
The production used a small crew and a micro-budget approach to maintain intimacy and focus.
The film drew inspiration from online creepypastas and real-world cases to deepen its realism.
Undertone’s financing was tied to the director’s inheritance, enabling production funding.

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