Failure!

Failure! is a 2023 Mexican-American crime comedy film written and directed by Alex Kahuam. The film stars Ted Raimi, Merrick McCartha, Noel Douglas Orput, Melissa Diaz and Christin Muuli.

Plot
Within one hour, a businessman must choose between his finances or murder to keep his family safe.

Production
The film was shot in a single, 87 minute take. Raimi said that principal photography took three days from rehearsal to final take. It is the first of its kind by a Mexican director who shot the film in the United States.

Release
The film was picked up for distribution by Alief at Marché du Film and premiered at FrightFest on August 28, 2023. In May 2024, Red Water Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights, with a 2025 release date.

Reception
Failure! received mostly positive reviews from critics. It has approval rating on film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of  based on  reviews.

Martin Unsworth at Starburst Magazine scored the film 5 out of 5. Paul Chapinal at Film News gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Film critic Kim Newman said the film is more satisfying that Kahuam's Forgiveness. Anton Bitel at Projected Figures said it is "an understated, if unpredictable chamber drama" that "is concerned with broader themes of American capital and criminality."