The Medium(2021) May 2026

The story begins as a mock-documentary following , a local seamstress who serves as the vessel for an ancestral deity named Ba Yan. The documentary crew’s focus shifts when Nim’s niece, Mink , begins exhibiting erratic and increasingly violent behavior. While the family initially hopes it is the start of Mink's own shamanic awakening, it quickly becomes clear that a far more malevolent, ancient entity has taken hold of her. Key Themes & Style

: A central theme is the power of faith; the film suggests that as Nim begins to doubt her deity’s existence, the family's spiritual protection collapses. The Medium(2021)

(2021), also known as Rang Song , is a Thai-South Korean supernatural folk horror film that gained international attention for its visceral and "disturbingly plausible" approach to the found-footage genre. Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun ( Shutter ) and produced by Na Hong-jin ( The Wailing ), the film explores the dark side of shamanism in Thailand's Isan region. Plot Overview The story begins as a mock-documentary following ,

: The film is deeply rooted in Thai folklore and animism, depicting a world where spirits—both protective and vengeful—reside in all things. Key Themes & Style : A central theme

: It utilizes a "fly-on-the-wall" perspective that starts as a grounded cultural study before devolving into a chaotic and graphic "snuff film of the soul".

: The horror is fueled by the accumulated "bad karma" and hidden secrets of the family’s past.