Movie poster for 'Peripheral' featuring a woman screaming with dark makeup, set against a red background with black vertical stripe, and text detailing the film's credits.

PERIPHERAL tells the gripping story of a woman whose husband mysteriously disappears shortly after they move into their new home. Upon his unexpected return, strange paranormal events begin to unfold, plunging her into a haunting ordeal.

Premiered at the American Black Film Festival in Miami on June 12, 2024, "Peripheral" was awarded Best Narrative Feature, followed by Best Director at the Micheaux Film Festival in September 2024.

PERIPHERAL can now be seen on BET+ which was released on August 7th 2025.

Directed by Sulayman Tahir and Produced by Jordan Tortorello, this film marks Mixed Media's impressive debut into the narrative film industry.

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VARIETY ARTICLE

Screenshot of a Variety news article about the film 'Peripheral' and 'The Waterboyz' winning awards at the American Black Film Festival, dated June 15, 2024.

Text description of the movie 'Peripheral' about a woman whose husband goes missing after moving to a new home, involving strange and paranormal events, directed by Tahir, starring Andria B. Langston, Patrick Walker, Patricia Mizen, D'Kia Anderson, and Sami Tortorello.

Text listing award for Best Narrative Feature, presented by Walmart, for 'Peripheral,' directed by Sulayman Tahir, written by Tahir and Jordan Tortorello.