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Failure!

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Failure! follows James (Ted Raimi - The Quarry, Ash v Evil Dead, Creepshow) who has a big debt with the bank and is given one hour to choose between financial ruin or murder in order to protect his family. As the hour progresses he finds his home and phone invaded by multiple characters pulling him in different directions, gradually adding to his distress and his unravelling. But who is real and who isn't?
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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall With so many important ideas woven into the narrative, viewers will find their own catharses, even if the film is very bleak. Rated: 3/5 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Lane Mills Geek Vibes Nation Director Alex Kahaum definitely deserves another look and, of course, Ted Raimi is always going to be a welcome addition no matter where he is. As far as Failure! goes, though, neither of them do enough to warrant an earnest watch. Rated: 4/10 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Joey Keogh Vague Visages Failure! is a failed experiment that grates more than it excites. Sep 21, 2023 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film It’s a gem of a role for Raimi, who delivers the smooth talk and captures the high flying businessman look perfectly but shows us the human being behind them. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 6, 2023 Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Overall, Failure! is not entirely bad, but it has issues and the way it is filmed and put together is not agreeable. Rated: 3/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Kat Hughes THN A tour-de-force performance by Ted Raimi combines with some brilliant camera play to make Failure! an absorbing one-take wonder that keeps the viewer guessing. Rated: 4/5 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P "Failure!" is a film that premiered in 2025, though it was shot and completed in 2023, leading to some confusion regarding its actual release timeline. The entire narrative unfolds within the confines of a single location: a man's home, where a variety of other characters make appearances throughout the story. Unfortunately, the film suffers from a lack of energy, creativity, and overall engagement. It feels as if the screenwriter relied heavily on clichés, stitching together elements from other movies without bringing anything original to the table. The low-budget production is evident, resulting in a film that feels stagnant, with minimal character development and no meaningful progression. Overall, it’s a forgettable experience that leaves much to be desired. I found myself thoroughly disappointed by "Failure!"—not that I had high expectations, but it was simply dull beyond measure. This is one of those films I cannot endorse. It seems to have targeted a specific audience, though it's hard to determine who that might be, given its lack of quality. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Failure! follows James (Ted Raimi - The Quarry, Ash v Evil Dead, Creepshow) who has a big debt with the bank and is given one hour to choose between financial ruin or murder in order to protect his family. As the hour progresses he finds his home and phone invaded by multiple characters pulling him in different directions, gradually adding to his distress and his unravelling. But who is real and who isn't?
Director
Alex Kahuam
Producer
Alex Kahuam, Marco De Molina, Kayli Fortun, Ted Raimi, Jose D. Rodriguez
Screenwriter
Alex Kahuam
Distributor
Red Water Entertainment
Production Co
Promotora NAE
Genre
Drama, Crime, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2025
Runtime
1h 27m
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