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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.
Within one hour, a businessman must choose between his finances or murder to keep his family safe.
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] It is the first of its kind by a Mexican director who shot the film in the United States. [3]
The film was picked up for distribution by Alief [4] at Marché du Film [2] and premiered at FrightFest on August 28, 2023. [5] In May 2024, Red Water Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights. [6] It was released on video on demand on January 28, 2025. [7]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 71% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10/10. [8]
Martin Unsworth at Starburst Magazine scored the film 5 out of 5. [9] Paul Chapinal at Film News gave it 4 out of 5 stars. [10] Film critic Kim Newman said the film is more satisfying that Kahuam's Forgiveness . [11] 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." [12]
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