A documentary team heads to Loei in Isaan to record the life of a female shaman named Nim. But things take a sinister turn when Nim's niece Mink is mysteriously possessed by a malevolent spirit.
The Medium is the best of the recently released Thai horror films. Banjong 'Tong' Pisanthanakun, the jumpscare specialist, directs this critically acclaimed blockbuster. It plays off a slow-burn narrative that reveals the many superstitions of Thai Buddhist culture.
This is a must-see for horror fans as Tong has teamed up with respected Korean director Na Hong-jin, whose highly lauded The Wailing served as an inspiration for The Medium and how it touches on shamanism. The success of this terrifying mockumentary has prompted Hong-jin to create a sequel, provisionally titled Mink, and we are eagerly awaiting its release.