Malibu Road (2021) | Movie | Movies Dock

Malibu Road movie

🎬 Title: Malibu Road

Embarking on a journey beyond Paradise

Story: Dr. Raymond Forrester, a psychology professor at UCLA, takes the aspiring Hollywood actress Dorothy Crowder to a Malibu hotel known for its dubious reputation. The pair experiments with LSD, mysteriously sent to Forrester, becoming pioneers of a psychedelic adventure. However, their trip spirals into chaos on New Year’s Eve 1960, forcing them to navigate through a dangerous maze of sex, drugs, and murder, as they try to reconnect with reality in this so-called ‘paradise.’

⭐ Rating: 5 (3 votes)

📅 Release date: December 31, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

🎭 Genres: Romance, Mystery, Thriller

🎬 Director: Montgomery Markland

✍️ Writers: Emilia Bogdanova, Ryan Placchetti, Montgomery Markland

🌍 Countries: United States

🏢 Production Companies: Malibu Road Pictures

Malibu Road movie backdrop

👥 Cast: Montgomery Markland (Raymond Forrester), Jessica Jade Andres (Sally Dorsey), Lillian Solange Beaudoin (Dorothy Crowder), Robert W. Evans (Paul Garçon), Michael Gordon Andricopoulos (Hugo Von Brandt), Michael Adonis (Hugo Von Brandt), Emilia Bogdanova (LaBianca), Ryan Caldwell (William Billy), Miranda Didberidze (Claudia Donna Vetruccio), Daniel Gendelman (Sheriff Stephen Linahan)

Editor’s Note: Malibu Road (2021) presents a sophisticated mix of Romance, Mystery, and Thriller that prioritizes atmosphere over spectacle. Director Montgomery Markland skillfully crafts a narrative that emphasizes character development and subtle storytelling. The performances from Montgomery Markland, Jessica Jade Andres, and Lillian Solange Beaudoin are authentic and understated. With a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, the film maintains a steady rhythm without dragging on. Reviews are varied; it’s best appreciated for its mood and tone. The tagline—“A trip to the other side of Paradise”—captures its essence well. If this story intrigues you, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

More Info:
Explore Malibu Road on TMDB
| Visit IMDb