Ian Tuason
Ian Tuason | |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable work | Undertone |
| Website | iantuason |
Ian Tuason is a Canadian filmmaker and author. He is known for writing and directing the horror film Undertone (2025).[1]
Career
[edit source]Tuason started his career directing a number of short films in the 2010s, but was forced to put his career on hold for a time in the early 2020s to care for his parents after they were both diagnosed with cancer.[2] The original concept for Undertone began as a radio play before being turned into a film screenplay that incorporated some of his own experiences during this era, using the unconventional narrative technique of conveying horror themes entirely through sound design.[3]
In 2025, Tuason made his directorial debut with the horror film Undertone, which premiered on July 27, 2025 at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival,[4] where it won the gold audience award for Canadian films.[5] It was released in the United States on March 13, 2026 by A24.[6]
On December 12, 2025, it was announced that Tuason would write and direct the horror film Paranormal Activity 8, the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise. Jason Blum, James Wan and Oren Peli will serve as producers through their Blumhouse Productions, Atomic Monster, Solana Films banners, respectively, alongside Room 101, Inc.[7][8] The film is scheduled to be released on May 21, 2027 by Paramount Pictures.[9]
On April 9, 2026, it was announced that Tuason is developing a prequel film to Undertone for A24.[10][11] It will be the second installment in a planned trilogy.[12]
Filmography
[edit source]Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Continuity Problems | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2011 | Pirates Are Bad People | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| Extreme Close Up | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Erased | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | The Closet | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2018 | The Occurrence on Hollow Road | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Undertone | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 2027 | Paranormal Activity 8 | Yes | Yes | No |
Bibliography
[edit source]- Everyone and No One (2022)
- Five Deadly Rebels: Volume 1 (2023)
- Five Deadly Rebels: Volume 2 (2023)
- Five Deadly Rebels: Volume 3 (2023)
- Five Deadly Rebels: Volume 4 (2023)
- Five Deadly Rebels: Volume 5 (2023)
References
[edit source]- ↑ Sabina Wex, "Ian Tuason haunted his own house when making his new horror film". Q, March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Director of the Year: Ian Tuason". Playback, December 10, 2025.
- ↑ Andy Mauro, "Fantasia ’25 Movie Review: “THE UNDERTONE” sounds like something new and terrifying". Rue Morgue, August 3, 2025.
- ↑ Andrew Mack, "THE UNDERTONE: First Look at Canadian Horror, Premieres at Fantasia This Month!". Screen Anarchy, July 8, 2025.
- ↑ Michael Gingold, "Fantasia International Film Festival announces Audience Awards and 2026 dates". Rue Morgue, August 5, 2025.
- ↑ Brian Davids, "‘Undertone’ Filmmaker Ian Tuason Predicted His Feature Debut’s Mid-Seven-Figure Deal with A24". The Hollywood Reporter, March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "New Paranormal Activity Film to Receive Theatrical Release". Hypebeast. December 4, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (December 12, 2025). "'Paranormal Activity' Relaunch Lands Rising Horror Filmmaker Ian Tuason (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (January 16, 2026). "Next 'Paranormal Activity' Movie Lands Summer 2027 Date From Paramount". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ Exclusive: undertone Prequel Will Centre on Pregnant Couple from Haunted Audio Recordings
- ↑ 'Undertone' Filmmaker Reveals Sequel Will Focus on Couple from Haunted Recordings!
- ↑ 'undertone' filmmaker Ian Tuason Reveals Trilogy Plans
External links
[edit source]- Ian Tuason at IMDb
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