Periphery
August 1st in Zurich. An unbearably hot day. While many are celebrating the Swiss national holiday, five individual fates take their course: 1. As a symbol against capitalism in Switzerland, Vinc is planning an attack in the city centre. 2. Tibetan descendent Sonam is struggling to settle into her new job as a police officer – worse still, she makes a major mistake during her first operation. 3. Hunter Edi’s status quo is unbalanced when a financial predicament puts his morals to the test. 4. Young Ukrainian Sonja arrives in Zurich full of hope to surprise the love of her life – but she is in for an even bigger surprise. 5. Chilean Javier no longer feels at home in Switzerland and decides to return – with his daughter, but without her mother’s knowledge – to his motherland.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of bizarre murders in a small, isolated town. As the body count rises, he discovers that the killer may be targeting people connected to a local legend. The investigation leads him down a dark path where reality and delusion blur, forcing him to confront his own demons.
Critical Reception
Periphery received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and attempts at a complex narrative, many found the plot convoluted and the scares uninspired. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is often considered a lesser-known entry in the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts a psychological thriller with supernatural undertones but ultimately falls short.
- Pacing issues and a predictable plot detract from any potential scares.
- Despite a promising premise, the execution is muddled and unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest disappointment with the film's confusing narrative and lack of effective horror elements. Some viewers found the ending to be particularly weak.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the real-life town of Crestline, California, which added to its isolated and atmospheric setting.
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