Peripheral – BET+ – 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Photographer Sasha wakes next to her husband, biochemist Ramone, during their drive to their new company-provided home. Ramone’s new company, Black Lotus, offered them a fully furnished house in the town of Heartfelt. Then, Nina, Ramone’s handler, enters the home. She’s there to handle any needs outside of the community, like food, contracts, or scheduling conflicts. Sasha believes it’s cumbersome, but Ramone thinks they will adjust to it. They have dinner and prepare for bed. Ramone stirs at 3 a.m. because Black Lotus wants him at work for orientation. Sasha groans but accepts it. When Ramone returns in the evening, he’s cold and distant.
Over the next few days, Ramone comes home later and later. Then, he doesn’t return at all. Sasha calls Nina for assistance, but Nina ignores her cries for help. Sasha posts on social media about Ramone’s disappearance, but gets zero leads. Days later, Detectives arrive at Sasha’s door. They received a letter from Black Lotus, stating that Ramone never came to work. He’s MIA from the company. Sasha falls into despair as the neighbors, Averi and Robyn, become creepier.
Sasha hears a knock at the door. It’s the Detectives. They found Ramone covered in someone else’s blood. He didn’t have a scratch on his body. Sasha deeply embraces her husband and bathes him in the shower. They make passionate love, and she’s in bliss. But that’s short-lived. Sasha will discover that there is something wrong with Ramone, her neighbors, and the town. Can she escape now that she’s pregnant?
You can only describe this psychological thriller as weird. You are unsure of anyone’s status at the conclusion. It’s left to the audience to decide. This film has a few jump scares, but teeters on something more, like Mother! Viewers will wonder why Sasha doesn’t leave the town. It’s not until later that you learn that she is reeling from a miscarriage. So, she clings to hope that Ramone will return. Viewers will find her arguments with the neighbors infuriating, especially after Ramone doesn’t defend her. As the plot thickens, the film becomes gross and strange. The film should come with a trigger warning because the miscarriage scene is graphic. The other effects are practical but effective. The climax follows the thriller arc, but the disappointing conclusion ends like an independent film. Well, at least you get a hammer to the head twice.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
We appreciate the enthusiasm – Nina
Maybe we should make the most of what we’ve been given – Ramone
I hate when you’re right – Sasha
Nothing to be sorry for – Robyn
My first husband would love you – Averi
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