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The Inevitable Death of the Crab

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When businessman Carlos Barba and his son Santiago receive an extortion call from a professional, they dismiss it as the work of a scam artist. But a series of unfortunate events force them to discover who is who in a political system hijacked by corruption.

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Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 03/17/2023
2/5
Would have benefited hugely from either being condensed into a short film, where its tension would be allowed to pack more punch or further developed in terms of plotting so that the padding that is evident here could have been avoided. Go to Full Review
Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 11/29/2022
3.5/5
There’s a hypocrisy in the way Mexicans are treated and represented in the U.S. and ["The Inevitable Death of the] Crab" presents a compelling opportunity to address it. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat 10/11/2022
8/10
Azcona masterfully walks that line between scam/not a scam and paranoia/real danger. Go to Full Review
Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese 05/06/2022
The Inevitable Death of The Crab has something to say about how Mexico is depicted on screen and does it in an engaging way which slowly unfolds its story, keeping its audience guessing right up until the very last minute. Go to Full Review
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michelle l 10/27/2023 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! See more Josh S 10/14/2022 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! See more Kris Y 10/05/2022 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! See more 05/20/2022 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. See more Susan B 04/18/2022 Right from the beginning I could tell it was going to be a goodie. The director made unique choices that set the tone and piqued my interest. He takes his time setting up the characters and the suspense. And trust me, there's plenty of suspense. The acting was solid, the plot was good and there are a couple of great scares. Didn't disappoint. Very curious to see what this director does next. Def one to keep an eye on. See more 04/14/2022 This film was well acted and directed and the plot was timely and interesting. It centers on an extortion plot involving the Mexican gangs and police and the wealthy Mexican family caught in the middle of it all. It did a good job with the slow suspense. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When businessman Carlos Barba and his son Santiago receive an extortion call from a professional, they dismiss it as the work of a scam artist. But a series of unfortunate events force them to discover who is who in a political system hijacked by corruption.
Director
Ahcitz Azcona
Producer
Ahcitz Azcona
Screenwriter
Ahcitz Azcona
Production Co
Azmun Films
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2022
Runtime
1h 14m
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