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| Directed by | Alex Kahuam |
| Written by | Alex Kahuam |
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| Cinematography | Ernesto Lomeli |
| Edited by | Alex Kahuam |
| Music by | Vincent Gillioz |
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| Distributed by | Red Water Entertainment |
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| Running time | 87 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Failure! is a 2023 Mexican-American crime comedy film written and directed by Alex Kahuam. The film stars Ted Raimi, Merrick McCartha, Noel Douglas Orput, Melissa Diaz and Christin Muuli.
Plot
Within one hour, a businessman must choose between his finances or murder to keep his family safe.
Cast
- Ted Raimi as James
- Merrick McCartha as Mr. Serge
- Noel Douglas Orput as Unknown Man
- Melissa Diaz as Maria
- Christin Muuli as Jessica
- Daniel Kuhlman as Alvar
- LeVar Michael as Robert
- Spencer Langston as JP. Jr.
- John Paul Medrano as Michael
- Ernest Cavazos as Slavko
- Joe Barra as Nicolas
- Chris Paul Morales as Juan
- Alex Sands as Charles
- Hyeong Choi as Takuma
Production
The film was shot in a single, 87 minute take. Raimi said that principal photography took three days from rehearsal to final take. It is the first of its kind by a Mexican director who shot the film in the United States.
Release
The film was picked up for distribution by Alief at Marché du Film and premiered at FrightFest on August 28, 2023. In May 2024, Red Water Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights, with a 2025 release date.
Reception
Failure! received mostly positive reviews from critics. It has a 75% approval rating on film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of 7.7/10 based on eight reviews.
Martin Unsworth at Starburst Magazine scored the film 5 out of 5. Paul Chapinal at Film News gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Film critic Kim Newman said the film is more satisfying that Kahuam's Forgiveness. Anton Bitel at Projected Figures said it is "an understated, if unpredictable chamber drama" that "is concerned with broader themes of American capital and criminality."
References
- Meza, Ed (2023-05-23). "Alex Kahuam's Ted Raimi Thriller 'Failure!' Goes With Alief (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (Press release). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (2023-05-19). "'Failure!' – Ted Raimi Previews Ambitious, Violent, Single-Take Thriller Ahead of Cannes Debut [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting (Interview). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- Mack, Andrew (2022-06-28). "FAILURE! Alex Kahuam Directs Genre Icon Ted Raimi in Single Take Thriller". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- Hamman, Cody (2023-07-19). "Failure! teaser trailer: Ted Raimi thriller to premiere at FrightFest". JoBlo (Press release). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- Squires, John (2023-07-18). "'Failure!' Trailer – Ted Raimi Stars in Single Take Thriller Headed to FrightFest 2023". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- Ramachandran, Naman (May 16, 2024). "Ted Raimi Thriller 'Failure!' Snapped Up for North American Distribution at Cannes Market by Red Water Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- "Failure!". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- Unsworth, Martin (2023-08-28). "FAILURE! [FrightFest 2023]". Starburst. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- Chapinal, Paul (2023-08-28). "Failure!". Film News. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- Newman, Kim (2023-08-28). "FrightFest review – Failure!". The Kim Newman Web Site. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- Bitel, Anton (2023-08-28). "Failure! (2023)". Projected Figures. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
External links
- Failure! at IMDb
- Failure! at Letterboxd
- Failure! at Rotten Tomatoes
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