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The Medium
Banjong Pisanthanakun · Film · 2021
If The Medium left you unsettled, these stories mirror its descent into the terrifying intersection of ancestral trauma and encroaching supernatural evil.
Books on the same thread
The Possessed
Lisa J. Smith · Book · 1995
Much like the protagonists in The Medium, these characters find their lives upended by mysterious forces that demand they confront hidden psychic dangers lurking within their own reality.
Night of the Living Dummy II
R. L. Stine · Book · 1995
The possession of an innocent person by a malevolent entity in this story captures the same visceral sense of helplessness that defined the tragic spiral in The Medium.
The Exorcist
William Peter Blatty · Book · 1971
The struggle of faith against an unrelenting demonic presence makes this a foundational companion to The Medium, exploring the same grim reality that some spirits cannot be easily cast out.
The Falling Woman
Pat Murphy · Book · 2013
This narrative mirrors the way The Medium links ancient mysteries to modern family instability, showing how deep-seated guilt and secrets from the past can manifest in destructive, tangible ways.
Series on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
The Medium explores how family history acts as a curse, a theme echoed here as a fractured household is forced to reconcile with the haunting memories of their past.
The Exorcist
Jeremy Slater · Series · 2016
If you were drawn to the religious dread in The Medium, you will appreciate this intense depiction of priests battling a demonic infection that threatens a vulnerable family unit.
The Outsider
Richard Price · Series · 2020
The Medium uses a documentary lens to examine the clash between skepticism and the supernatural, a tension that drives this story as an investigator confronts an inexplicable, malevolent force.
The Addams Family
Charles Addams · Series · 1964
While the tone differs, both The Medium and this series center on families defined by their unique, often unsettling relationship with the macabre and the unseen world around them.
Podcasts on the same thread
Unexplained
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
The Medium relies on the chilling nature of documented, unexplained events; this podcast continues that investigation by exploring real-world anomalies that defy rational explanation and leave listeners deeply unsettled.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
The Medium excels at creating an atmosphere of authentic, ground-level terror, a feeling echoed here through first-hand accounts that bring the reality of supernatural encounters directly to the listener.
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Common questions
Is The Medium a movie about a shaman's family?
Yes, The Medium is a 2021 film by Banjong Pisanthanakun centered on a shaman's family. The plot follows their discovery that a goddess is allegedly controlling one of their members, leading to a frightening realization about the true nature of the possession occurring within the family.
What is the premise of The Medium?
The Medium tells the story of a shaman's family who believe their goddess is controlling one of their own. The situation takes a dark turn when the family realizes that the goddess is not responsible for the possession that is terrorizing their lives.
Who directed the 2021 film The Medium?
The Medium was directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun. This 2021 film focuses on a shaman's family who experience a terrifying shift when they discover that the possession of a family member is not caused by the goddess they worship.
Does The Medium involve a goddess?
The Medium centers on a shaman's family who initially believe their goddess is controlling a relative. However, the film reveals a frightening truth as the family discovers that the goddess has nothing to do with the possession taking place.