Failure!

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Failure!

2023

1h 27m

Drama

Crime

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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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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Joey Keogh

Vague Visages

Failure! is a failed experiment that grates more than it excites.

Sep 21, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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Stephanie Malone

Morbidly Beautiful

The entire weight of the film rests upon the effectiveness of Ted Raimi's performance and his ability to emotionally invest viewers in his every move. Make no mistake; he absolutely nails it, ensuring the exquisitely orchestrated FAILURE! is anything but.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 29, 2023

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

There’s a very intriguing character study hidden in here somewhere, but the director seemed a little more keen on figuring out how to accomplish the gimmicky one-take rather than developing the narrative to be nuanced and impactful.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 29, 2023

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"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.

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02/16/25

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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?

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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