Alief, the prominent UK-French sales agent, distribution, and production company, has recently announced that the highly anticipated psychological thriller, “Failure!”, led by Ted Raimi, will have its world premiere at FrightFest on August 28th. Alief acquired worldwide rights for the film at the Cannes Film Festival in May, following its debut at the Fantastic Pavilion. To mark this special occasion, the film has released a teaser trailer and a captivating poster.
‘Failure!’, follows business tycoon James (Raimi – The Quarry, Ash v Evil Dead, Creepshow), a loving family man who has a crushing bank debt which he must resolve within an hour or lose his business. Greedy associates, back-stabbing friends and even ghosts from his past, all force him to choose between financial ruin… or murder.
Aside from Ted Raimi, the film features an ensemble cast, including Merrick McCartha (“Senior Year”), Melissa Diaz (“Ruthless”), John Paul Medrano (“Seven Days”), Daniel Kuhlman (“Voodoo MacBeth”), and Noel Douglas Orput.
Director Alex Kahuam, known for his 2021 genre film debut, “Forgiveness,” returns to FrightFest with “Failure!” This psychological thriller takes a daring approach, as it was shot in a single 87-minute take, making Kahuam the first Mexican director to achieve such a feat in the United States. The film’s one-shot take structure draws comparisons to the intense, BAFTA-winning “Boiling Point” from 2022 and the critically acclaimed “Victoria” from 2015.
“Failure!” was produced by Alex Kahuam and Ted Raimi, along with Marco De Molina, Kayli Fortun, and Jose D. Rodriguez, through Kahuam’s Promotora NAE and De Molina’s Spacebrain Entertainment. Ted Raimi expresses his excitement, stating, “Insanely excited to show British audiences this film — I really am — as I’m mostly known to my fans as ‘the horror guy.’ I’m proud of that, but this movie is going to show a different side of me that the fans will really dig. Also, it’s at FrightFest, the biggest horror and thriller event in the UK — my kind of moviegoers!”
Paul McEvoy, representing FrightFest, praises Ted Raimi’s central performance, describing it as a “tour de force.” He characterizes “Failure!” as a dark thriller infused with underlying sadness and desperation, perfectly reflecting the mood of our contemporary times.
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Brett Walker, President at Alief, expresses pride in presenting Alex Kahuam’s kinetic thriller, “Failure!,” for its world premiere in London. FrightFest and its dedicated genre audiences provide the ideal platform to launch this intense and beautifully shot film.
Miguel Angel Govea, Head of Sales & Distribution at Alief, acknowledges the ambitious nature of filming a one-take movie, stating that only a handful of directors have dared to undertake such a challenge. He commends Alex Kahuam on his successful execution of “Failure!” and compares him to notable directors who have accomplished similar feats, such as Béla Tarr, Mike Figgis, Sam Mendes, and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Director Alex Kahuam expresses his gratitude to Alan, Paul, Ian, and Greg for believing in films that break away from traditional and conventional narrative forms. He acknowledges the outstanding support of British audiences for genre films and eagerly anticipates presenting them with a one-take thriller infused with black comedy, featuring the brilliant horror icon Ted Raimi.
FrightFest, the UK’s most significant and beloved community-driven horror and fantasy film festival, will return to Cineworld Leicester Square, London, for its 24th edition. This year, the festival is proud to have pioneering technology and entertainment company Pigeon Shrine as its headline sponsor. The company, spearheaded by Tom Paton in collaboration with industry finance veterans Jamie McLeod-Ross and Charley McDougall, aims to deliver a joyful celebration of genre cinema on the big screen. Pigeon Shrine FrightFest will run from Thursday, August 24th, to Monday, August 28th, offering audiences an immersive experience of menace, mayhem, and mischief. The festival will showcase seventy films across four screens, including twenty-five world premieres, twenty-three international/European premieres, and twelve UK premieres. The films hail from fourteen countries, representing five continents.
Alief is handling worldwide sales for “Failure!” and is excited to present this highly anticipated film to global audiences. With its intriguing premise, Ted Raimi’s compelling performance, and Alex Kahuam’s innovative direction, “Failure!” promises to captivate viewers with its dark and thrilling narrative.
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