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Film on Podcasting and Caregiving Falls Flat

1/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ian Tuason, the director of Undertone, directs a film about Evy, a Canadian woman caring for her comatose mother while recording a podcast about spooky topics.
Critics say the film is derivative, borrowing heavily from Hereditary and other horror works, and lacks originality and coherence.
The film's flaws include unrealistic portrayals of podcasting and weak character development, which overshadow its initial promise and frustrate viewers.

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Story summary

Ian Tuason, the director of Undertone, directs a film about Evy, a Canadian woman caring for her comatose mother while recording a podcast about spooky topics.
Critics say the film is derivative, borrowing heavily from Hereditary and other horror works, and lacks originality and coherence.
The film's flaws include unrealistic portrayals of podcasting and weak character development, which overshadow its initial promise and frustrate viewers.