Horror fans say new film in cinemas now is 'scariest they've ever watched'
Horror fans are rushing to the cinema to catch this terrifying film before it's too late. If you've seen just about every horror film there is, chances are you're no longer scared by cheap tricks and jump scares that still make the average viewer jump out of their skin.But one new film promises to make your skin crawl even if you think there's nothing more movies can do to make you feel uneasy. Undertone is in cinemas now, and one film reviewer and horror fan on social media said it managed to get under her skin and make her feel "scared" - even when most other horror films don't.Zara Mary shared a video on TikTok in which she encouraged all fans of scary movies to head to the cinema to catch Undertone while it's still showing, as it's unlike anything she's ever seen before.She said: "Jump scares in horror films just don't do it for me any more. A horror film has got to be really creative if it's going to get under my skin or if it's going to make me scared. And Undertone is one of those films that really surprised me and really scared me."Undertone is a Canadian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason in his directorial debut. It follows a woman named Evy, played by Nina Kiri, who hosts a paranormal podcast with her friend Justin, played by Adam DiMarco, in which he is a believer in the supernatural and she is a sceptic.When Evy moves home to care for her dying mother, played by Michele Duquet, she and Justin get sent recordings of a married couple who are experiencing paranormal noises in their house. Evy becomes drawn into their paranoia and fear as she begins to experience strange phenomena in her own home too.The film takes an unusual approach by relying on sound design to deliver its scares. The only two characters ever shown on screen are Evy and her mum, with everyone else only appearing as off-screen voices through the podcast.Zara added: "This film is not going to be for everyone. There has been a lot of hype around it already, with some people saying it's the scariest film they've ever watched. I don't quite fall into that camp. It did give me chills, it did creep me out a little bit, and I think overall it is a really, really good film that you should definitely go and see in the cinema."The reviewer said that she watched it as part of a film festival on a laptop with headphones on, which she believes may have detracted from the viewing experience, which is likely to be far more effective on a big screen with a top-quality sound system.She explained: "I don't think I got the full effect, especially when it comes to the sound design, because that's what this film heavily relies on and does brilliantly. With a cast of only two people and set in one location, it really feels like the walls are closing in on you when you're watching this film. And there really are some genuinely scary scenes that have stuck with me since I first watched it."Commenters on Zara's video said they were eager to check the film out after her recommendation, with many saying they hadn't heard of it before seeing her review. Others added that they hoped it lives up to the hype, as they now struggle to find horror films that actually take them by surprise.One person said: "I think I will [watch it] now that you've mentioned it, because I'd not even heard of it before." Another added: "I don't find any movie scary. I find them good or bad. I'll watch this, though."A third wrote: "Any 'scary' movie after Conjuring 2 is just boring to me. Unless it's creepy and makes me feel like I can't turn my lights off, I get bored."Undertone is in cinemas now.
