AMC+The Medium (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Negative
Overview
A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores supernatural horror rooted in Thai folk beliefs, presenting a core conflict that lacks inherent political valence and refraining from championing any specific ideological solution, thus resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features an authentic Thai cast, reflecting its cultural setting without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on local folklore and family dynamics, and does not include critical portrayals of Western traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film depicts Buddhist practices and symbols as largely ineffective against the malevolent spirits, highlighting their limitations in confronting the specific supernatural evil at play. This positions Buddhism as insufficient in the face of the film's central conflict.
The film 'The Medium' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on supernatural horror, shamanism, and a family curse within a rural Thai setting.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Medium is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters are new creations for this specific movie, thus precluding any instances of gender swapping as defined.
The Medium is an original Thai horror film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or a biopic of historical figures. All characters are original to this film, therefore no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.0
N/A
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