The Medium

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The Medium

2021

2h 11m

Horror

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A horrifying story of a shaman's inheritance in the Isan region of Thailand. What could be possessing a family member might not be the Goddess they make it out to be.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Cultural specificity only brings so much freshness to an overlong tale that ultimately trades in too many familiar tropes...

Oct 15, 2021

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Shannon Connellan

Mashable

The film's first two acts move at a subtle, simmering pace, but the finale is sheer frightening chaos.

Jul 28, 2023

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Paul Lê

Tales from the Paulside

There will be times where you will undoubtedly have to look away because things on screen are plain nasty.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2023

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Nuha Hassan

Hear Us Scream

Pisanthanakun’s The Medium emerges as a contender of Western horror movies rather than a comparison. Its unique and crafty storytelling and camera techniques pave the way for future Asian horror movies.

Jul 20, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

It will be nigh-on impossible to watch The Medium and not find your pulse racing and nerves shredded by the time the camera stops rolling.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Carolyn Hinds

JoySauce.com

While I enjoyed this film, I will say its two-plus-hour run time should’ve been shorter.

Nov 9, 2022

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Kimmie R

I watched this when I was having a found footage slash mockumentary mood. It did not disappoint! I enjoyed the format as it captured the atmosphere of this remote location and the community living there. The acting was excellent in my opinion, especially Mint. Gurlie was freakin' creepy! I always enjoy the plot twists and revelations in Thai horror movies in general so the layer upon layer of reveals which accumulated to the chaotic finale was chefs kiss, in my humble opinion. Did I like the ending though? Not really but, it gave me the exact feeling I want horror movies to give me: despair and fear. I do not plan on re-watching this movie any time soon because of how disturbing it was for me. But, I do highly recommend it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Lynne J

I was utterly engrossed and didn't move which, for a real fidget, is unusual! Definitely creepy at times and loved the cinematography

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Jared B

I dont like the ending. the acting was great, the culture is definitely present, the mood that it gives is good, and the questions that it leaves r remarkable. This is not that good

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Emilia P

Please, stop doing Blair Witch movies. I just lost two hours of my life... While acting is great the movie lost me after 40/50 minutes... A possessed girl filmed while she is free to walk during night at home? Please... It's insulting... I don't understand people giving good feedback, are u serious? One star is enough

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Lucas S

O filme é muito assustador! fiquei 1 semana traumatizado com ele.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Thirdi A

def a recommended flick. i got a lil too invested in the characters at 2am. Nim a real one fr. This is a lil long but def a wild ride

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Banjong Pisanthanakun

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Narilya Gulmongkolpech

Ming

Yasaka Chaisorn

Manit

Sawanee Utoomma

Nim

Sirani Yankittikan

Noi

Boonsong Nakphoo

Santi

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Synopsis

A horrifying story of a shaman's inheritance in the Isan region of Thailand. What could be possessing a family member might not be the Goddess they make it out to be.

Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun
Producer: Na Hong-jin, Banjong Pisanthanakun
Screenwriter: Choi Cha-won
Production Co: Showbox Entertainment, GDH, GDH 559, Nodeonkeuroseu, Northern Cross
Genre: Horror
Original Language: Thai
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2021
Runtime: 2h 11m

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