The Medium Review (2021) — 74% Celluloid Score
Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun · 2021 ·
Is The Medium worth watching?
Yes. The Medium (2021) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (82%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ร่างทรง La médium A Médium 女神の継承 랑종 灵媒 薩滿 Medyum
Well Go USA Where to watch
- AMC+
- Shudder
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Medium by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix, Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Shudder |
| United States | AMC+, Shudder |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Medium worth watching?
Yes — The Medium earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Mockumentary shamanism horror that rode Korean co-production muscle to global festival buzz — divisive in its final act but frequently terrifying, and a landmark Thai genre export of the streaming era.
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Critics (82%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).
What is The Medium about?
A documentary crew follows a family of shamans in rural Isan as a niece begins exhibiting signs of possession during a ritual meant to channel a local goddess. Banjong Pisanthanakun's mockumentary horror — co-produced with South Korea — blurs faith, folklore, and found-footage dread until the camera itself becomes complicit.
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Critic Reviews
The Medium (2021) Review: A Goddess, a Camera, a Curse
★★★★☆
The Medium is a Thai-Korean mockumentary about a shaman family in rural Isan, a slow-burning folk horror that turns genuinely frightening before an extreme finale.
Yes, for committed horror fans. It is among the scariest Asian horror films of recent years, but its long build and punishing final act will not suit everyone.
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The Medium: frequently asked questions
Is The Medium worth watching?
Yes. The Medium (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Medium?
In the United States, The Medium streams on AMC+, Shudder with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Netflix, Disney+ in Thailand. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Medium?
The Medium runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
What is The Medium rated?
The Medium is rated 17+ in Indonesia, R 18+ in Australia, 18PL in Malaysia, M18 in Singapore and R-13 in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Medium?
The Medium is directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and stars Sawanee Utoomma, Boonsong Nakphoo, Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Sirani Yankittikan.
What is the Metascore for The Medium?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Medium is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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