The chilling supernatural horror film Undertone is being hailed as “one of the scariest movies ever,” drawing parallels to Paranormal Activity, and its director is set to take on that franchise next.

The new supernatural horror film Undertone has premiered to enthusiastic reactions at the Sundance Film Festival.

The story centers on a skeptical host of a paranormal podcast, portrayed by Nina Kiri, who returns home to care for her ailing mother. While there, she begins to receive unsettling recordings from a married couple, which heighten her fear and paranoia.

“UNDERTONE got me good. Crazy scary with incredible sound design,” remarked critic Cody Dericks. “A really impressive directorial showcase, effectively locked-in on its singular location and minimal cast. The finale is a terrifying roller coaster. Podcasters, beware, this is coming for us.”

“And if I said UNDERTONE was the first movie since the first PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to give me full body chills? What then?” tweeted Bill Bria.

“Undertone is PARANORMAL ACTIVITY for the podcast generation,” stated Slasher Reviews. “Orchestrated from a place of pure evil that builds to a final act that will leave audiences feeling haunted in a masterclass of audio/visual horror. I couldn’t look away no matter how badly I wanted to.”

“UNDERTONE might be one of the scariest movies I have EVER seen,” echoed critic James Preston Poole. “Isolating, dense lore, and a heavy emphasis on sound collide for an experience that curses the audience with pure terror. Sick to my stomach (complimentary). I’m shaking. You have an all-timer on your hands.”

The comparisons to Paranormal Activity are well-deserved, as director Ian Tuason is also at the helm of Paranormal Activity 8, set to release in May 2027. This will mark the franchise’s return after six years, with horror heavyweight James Wan involved behind the scenes.

Undertone is set to hit theaters on March 13.