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David W 06/13/2023 I was pulled in to watching this by the compelling premise. It's visually compelling and has a plot that grows increasingly bizarre, which keeps you watching as you can't help but wonder where this is all going. However, early on I grew frustrated with highly unrealistic and questionable decisions on the part of our protagonist. Her unexplainable decisions continue as the film progresses. There is also a gratuitous amount of sex, including an extremely strange cyber tentacle sex scene that is not very sexy at all. I would not watch this again. See more David W @Sternhammer 11/14/2022 An unusual and thought provoking slice of horror technophobia. It starts as a writer struggles with her new book, unfamiliar technology and her publisher after the apparent success of her debut and then it goes off in very unexpected directions. The script freewheels somewhat in parts, throwing lots to contemplate at the viewer but this just adds layers of welcome weirdness. It's obviously made on a tight budget but the performances from the small cast, especially from its lead, are excellent and keep it moving well. The director creates an commendable sense of growing unease as it boldly heads into Cronenbergian body horror, tinged with David Lynch territory. Not for everyone but if you're in the mood for something unsettling and strange then it's well worth your time. A film that actually had something to say, whether you agree with it or not. See more george w 11/08/2022 Slow not as good as I had hoped See more 02/12/2022 In the general sense, the storyline itself is cool but the film altogether is just a little too run of the mill as it gradually inches itself into the "darkside of artificial intelligence" trend prevalent in ultra-modern scifi films. Personally I like the cliche myself but I was hoping this one would prove more originality than i ended up left with by the middle of viewing. See more 06/21/2021 Tense and claustrophobic with some great horror moments. It offers up some really good social commentary on how technology is taking over our lives as well as the pressures of success and fame. It's weird but in a really good way. See more 02/21/2021 While Peripheral tackles some pretty heavy subjects about fame and the impact of corporate interference in the voice and writing process of authors, it still doesn't take itself so seriously that it doesn't deliver some borderline ridiculous body horror moments. It's exactly what anyone who is a fan of this genre is looking for. See more Read all reviews

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