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Failure!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlex Kahuam
Written byAlex Kahuam
Produced by
  • Marco De Molina
  • Kayli Fortun
  • Alex Kahuam
  • Ted Raimi
  • Jose D. Rodriguez
Starring
  • Ted Raimi
  • Merrick McCartha
  • Noel Douglas Orput
  • Melissa Diaz
  • Christin Muuli
  • Daniel Kuhlman
  • LeVar Michael
  • Spencer Langston
  • John Paul Medrano
  • Ernest Cavazos
  • Joe Barra
  • Chris Paul Morales
  • Alex Sands
  • Hyeong Choi
CinematographyErnesto Lomeli
Edited byAlex Kahuam
Music byVincent Gillioz
Production
companies
  • Promotora NAE
  • Spacebrain Entertainment
Distributed byRed Water Entertainment
Release dates
  • August 28, 2023 (2023-08-28) (FrightFest)
  • January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28) (VOD)
Running time
87 minutes
Countries
  • Mexico
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

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.

Plot

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Within one hour, a businessman must choose between his finances or murder to keep his family safe.

Cast

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  • 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

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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

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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

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.0/10.[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 than 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]

References

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  1. ↑ Meza, Ed (May 23, 2023). "Alex Kahuam's Ted Raimi Thriller 'Failure!' Goes With Alief (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (Press release). Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Navarro, Meagan (May 19, 2023). "'Failure!' – Ted Raimi Previews Ambitious, Violent, Single-Take Thriller Ahead of Cannes Debut [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting (Interview). Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Mack, Andrew (June 28, 2022). "FAILURE! Alex Kahuam Directs Genre Icon Ted Raimi in Single Take Thriller". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  4. 1 2 DiVincenzo, Alex (January 30, 2025). "Single-Take Thriller 'Failure!' Starring Ted Raimi Available Now". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Hamman, Cody (July 19, 2023). "Failure! teaser trailer: Ted Raimi thriller to premiere at FrightFest". JoBlo (Press release). Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ Squires, John (July 18, 2023). "'Failure!' Trailer – Ted Raimi Stars in Single Take Thriller Headed to FrightFest 2023". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Failure!". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Failure!". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 4, 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  10. ↑ Unsworth, Martin (August 28, 2023). "FAILURE! [FrightFest 2023]". Starburst. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ Chapinal, Paul (August 28, 2023). "Failure!". Film News. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  12. ↑ Newman, Kim (August 28, 2023). "FrightFest review – Failure!". The Kim Newman Web Site. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ Bitel, Anton (August 28, 2023). "Failure! (2023)". Projected Figures. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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