Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway

Movie spotlight

Pacific Coast Highway

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
97 min
English

The fantasy and promise of the world resides in Southern California, where golden, godlike boys succumb to primal procreative impulses locked in one another's arms, flesh and mouths.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ted FieldGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A burned-out photographer is driving down the Pacific Coast Highway when he encounters a mysterious woman. Their connection quickly turns dangerous as they become entangled in a web of deception and violence involving organized crime. He finds himself drawn into a world of paranoia and mistrust, struggling to survive and protect himself from the threats closing in.

Critical Reception

Pacific Coast Highway received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and stylish direction, others found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. It remains a lesser-known entry in the thriller genre of the early 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and visual style.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes predictable plot.

  • Performances were noted as adequate but not outstanding.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location along the actual Pacific Coast Highway, contributing to its atmospheric setting.

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