Red Water Entertainment unveils the one-take thriller FAILURE! starring Ted Raimi. The film launches on Digital and On Demand January 28.
Shot in a continuous 87-minute take, FAILURE! follows business tycoon James, who faces an impossible deadline. With only one hour to settle a massive bank debt, James confronts greedy associates, deceptive friends, and unsettling echoes from his past. His dire choice pits financial collapse against the prospect of murder.
Written and directed by Alex Kahuam, FAILURE! marks a milestone as the first U.S. feature shot without cuts by a Mexican director. The production is a blend of Mexican and U.S. talent that pushes cinematic boundaries.
The film’s cast includes:
- Ted Raimi as James
- Merrick McCartha
- Melissa Diaz
- John Paul Medrano
- Daniel Kuhlman
- Noel Douglas Orput
FAILURE! has already made its mark on the festival circuit.
It premiered at the 2023 Fantastic Pavilion Gala during Cannes Film Market, had its world debut at Frightfest 2023, and later screened at Morbido Film Fest, Fantaspoa, and the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Produced by Alex Kahuam, Marco De Molina, Kayli Fortun, Ted Raimi, and Jose D. Rodriguez, FAILURE! brings a fresh approach to the thriller genre. Keep an eye on this innovative release if you’re a fan of high-stakes, single-take films.
