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The Medium
ร่างทรง
2021 131 min South Korea, Thailand 16+
★6.6
Horror, Mystery
Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun
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Description
A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.
Worldwide:
$7.23M
Starring
Narilya Gulmongkolpech
Actor
Sawanee Utoomma
Actor
Sirani Yankittikan
Actor
Awards
9 wins & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Medium is a polarizing mockumentary that uses Thai shamanic lore to create a visceral, slow-burn horror experience. While many praise its immersive atmosphere and strong performances, viewers remain divided over the chaotic third act and the logic of its found-footage presentation.
| Acting | The lead actress delivers a raw, convincing performance that effectively grounds the supernatural descent into madness. | |
| Production | The film excels at building a grounded, oppressive atmosphere through its authentic depiction of Thai rural landscapes and animistic rituals. | |
| Direction | The documentary-style approach works well as a slow-burn character study, but falters in the finale as the camerawork contradicts the characters' supposed lack of intervention. | |
| Ending | The relentless, high-intensity climax is perceived by some as a powerful, shocking culmination, while others criticize it as a disjointed and amateurish collapse of the narrative. |