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Failure!
2023 film by Alex Kahuam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Failure! is a 2023 crime comedy film written and directed by Alex Kahuam. The film stars Ted Raimi, Merrick McCartha, Noel Douglas Orput, Melissa Diaz and Christin Muuli.
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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.[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]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10/10.[9]
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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