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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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Jul 24, 2025

3/5

With so many important ideas woven into the narrative, viewers will find their own catharses, even if the film is very bleak.

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Lane Mills

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 24, 2025

4/10

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.

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Joey Keogh

Vague Visages

Sep 21, 2023

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

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Sep 6, 2023

3.5/5

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.

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Sep 4, 2023

3/5

Overall, Failure! is not entirely bad, but it has issues and the way it is filmed and put together is not agreeable.

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Kat Hughes

THN

Aug 30, 2023

4/5

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.

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Miguel F

@Decaman3 Mar 18, 2026

So much fun. Really thoughtful performances.

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SkyRo P

@TheMovieSearch Feb 16, 2025

"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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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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