The Inevitable Death of the Crab

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michelle l The Inevitable Death Of Crab is an impressive thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. This fast pace movie never has a dull or dragging moment in it. With all the twist and turn it pulls you right in and never lets you go. Ahcitz Azcona is not only the writer, director, and also an actor in this movie. The script is so well written and directed, and all of the actors give an amazing performance. The camera work on this movie is so well done, that it defiantly adds to the twist and turns and overall thrill of this movie. This is a movie that I will be putting on my favorite list. I can't wait to see more work from Ahcitz Azcona! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/23 Full Review NW B In Ahcitz Azcona's "The Inevitable Death of the Crab" a Kafkaesque scenario is set in motion when a seemingly inconsequential prank call is brushed off by Carlos (Juan Manuel Zacona), a wealthy middle-aged businessman who stays home in Mexico City with his adult son, Santiago (Azcona) while his wife and daughters leave on a pleasure cruise. When the sinister caller rings back, Santiago rashly taunts him and the garden variety extortion attempt suddenly gets very personal. Almost immediately Santiago and Carlos understand they have gone too far, but it is too late. Their paranoia soon gives way to reality and when they realize that even the investigating police are compromised, they enlist the help of Santiago's godfather (Ricardo Niño) who confidently pulls in a favor from a high-level political connection. However, the government and societal corruption that permeates every crevice of this film has spread too far, and soon Carlos and Santiago face a terrifying denouement. Azcona, who also directs, writes, produces and edits, has crafted a lean Hitchcockian thriller that really succeeds in giving us a visceral feeling for what it is like to live in a world where institutions have broken down, and the trauma of corruption is felt by everyone, from innocents to criminals. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/23 Full Review Josh S You never know what to expect with Indie films. High toff the bat, this movie had me in its clutches. I loved the opening with the old school footage ad the way that they transition it form that footage into the modern time was pretty damn cool. I have to say I was hooked form that moment. I wont get into spoilers but I will compliment the direction. I fund myself laughing, scared, tense, annoyed (in a good way! phone ringing!) and just about everything in between. I thought the acting was spot on as well and no actor took away from the story. The cinematography was also visceral and you felt the characters emotions through the shots. I loved this and highly recommend! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/19/22 Full Review tilman b "The Inevitable Death of the Crab" is a highly original indie movie. It takes you on a journey that you did not expect beforehand. It uses a classical thriller plot but has a special modern take on it. The actors are extremely convincing and the cinematography, especially how it is lit is great. There are some original choices here when it comes to the plot and Ahcitz Azcona as the director who is also responsible for writing and is starring really cuts down to the essentials and offers us a great ride. It is remarkable that this movie was shot on a shoestring budget because it looks like 10 Million dollars. If you're tired of always the same Hollywood formula, give this one a chance. It deserves it. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Kris Y The Inevitable Death of The Crab is an extortion plot crime drama that is great at causing the audience to feel the paranoia from beginning to end. The plot is good and kept me guessing throughout the whole movie. The opening sequence does a great job at reminding us crime does still exist in Mexico and it could happen to anyone. Two thumbs up! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/22 Full Review Audience Member I highly, highly recommend this gem of an indie thriller. It is beautifully conceived on every level: writing, direction, cinematography and editing. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, the humor in the film is great! It captures the father / son relationship beautifully and all of the Spanish-slang reminded me of my own father. It's only about 72 minutes and is well worth taking the time to watch and enjoy. This film is one of my favorites I've seen all year and that includes studio pictures. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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