Ian Tuason

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Ian Tuason
Born
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • author
Years active2009–present
Notable work Undertone
Website iantuason.com

Ian Tuason is a Canadian filmmaker and author. He is best known for writing and directing the horror film Undertone (2025). [1]

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Career

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 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]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleDirectorWriterExecutive
producer		Notes
2025 Undertone YesYesYes Directorial debut
2027 Paranormal Activity 8 YesYesNo

Short films

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2009Continuity ProblemsYesYesNo
2011Pirates Are Bad PeopleYesYesExecutive
Extreme Close UpYesYesYes
2014ErasedYesYesYes
2016The ClosetYesYesNo
2018The Occurrence on Hollow RoadYesYesYes

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ Sabina Wex, "Ian Tuason haunted his own house when making his new horror film". Q , March 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Director of the Year: Ian Tuason". Playback , December 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ Andy Mauro, "Fantasia ’25 Movie Review: “THE UNDERTONE” sounds like something new and terrifying". Rue Morgue , August 3, 2025.
  4. ↑ Andrew Mack, "THE UNDERTONE: First Look at Canadian Horror, Premieres at Fantasia This Month!". Screen Anarchy , July 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Michael Gingold, "Fantasia International Film Festival announces Audience Awards and 2026 dates". Rue Morgue , August 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ Brian Davids, "‘Undertone’ Filmmaker Ian Tuason Predicted His Feature Debut’s Mid-Seven-Figure Deal with A24". The Hollywood Reporter , March 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "New Paranormal Activity Film to Receive Theatrical Release". Hypebeast. December 4, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (December 12, 2025). "'Paranormal Activity' Relaunch Lands Rising Horror Filmmaker Ian Tuason (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ Couch, Aaron (January 16, 2026). "Next 'Paranormal Activity' Movie Lands Summer 2027 Date From Paramount". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 16, 2026.
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