The film was shot in a single, 87-minute take.[1] Raimi said that principal photography took three days from rehearsal to final take.[2] The film makes Kahuam the first Mexican filmmaker to make a one shot feature film in the US.[3][4]
Release
The film was picked up for distribution by Alief[5] at Marché du Film[2] and premiered at FrightFest on August 28, 2023.[6] In May 2024, Red Water Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights.[7] It was released on video on demand on January 28, 2025.[8]
Martin Unsworth at Starburst Magazine scored the film 5 out of 5.[10] Paul Chapinal at Film News gave it 4 out of 5 stars.[11] Film critic Kim Newman said the film is more satisfying that Kahuam's Forgiveness.[12] 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."[13]
Horror icon and frequent Raimi collaborator Bruce Campbell endorsed the film by saying "Ted Raimi is one of the few actors I would — or could — watch for 87 minutes without a break."[4]
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