*limited run* The Medium (2021) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | English Subtitles

Title: The Medium (2021)

Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Mockumentary

Alternate Title: Rang Song

Plot Synopsis:
A documentary crew follows Nim, a shaman in Thailand’s Isan region, who believes she’s been chosen by the goddess Ba Yan. When her niece Mink begins exhibiting strange behavior, what initially seems like a spiritual inheritance soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. As events escalate, the crew documents a terrifying descent into supernatural horror, blurring the line between possession, tradition, and trauma.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun

• Writers: Na Hong-jin, Chantavit Dhanasevi

• Cast:

  • Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink

  • Sawanee Utoomma as Nim

  • Sirani Yankittikan as Noi

  • Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit

  • Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi

YouTube Trailer: The Medium | Trailer 

IMDb Link: The Medium (2021)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. karamashi – ★★★☆☆
   “The Medium has such a promising start—Nim, a shaman, is introduced to us in an everyday and effective manner. You feel the authenticity in the location, the dialogue, and the documentary approach. Unfortunately, the third act goes a bit too off-the-rails.”

2. carverskahl – ★★★★☆
   “The cinematography is just gorgeous. No matter what format the camera is in it feels so perfectly composed and fitting for this story. A bit long, but very worth it for the dread it builds.”

3. milos – ★★★☆☆
   “Some genuinely terrifying sequences, especially during the possession scenes, but I feel like the mockumentary format loses its strength by the climax. Still, a strong horror entry from Southeast Asia.”

4. kikuchan – ★★★½☆
   “Incredible atmosphere and use of folklore. The final exorcism scene is one of the most disturbing things I’ve seen in years.”

5. jmatt – ★★★★☆
   “A slow burn that pays off. It feels like a Thai Noroi with some real raw, unnerving moments. Not for the squeamish.”

Meta Description:
A chilling Thai-Korean horror mockumentary that explores shamanism, spiritual inheritance, and demonic possession in rural Thailand. The Medium (2021) blends found footage with cultural horror to deliver a disturbing supernatural experience.