The Inevitable Death of the Crab

With a title this wonderfully intriguing, I had no idea what to expect from this stunningly original Mexican political thriller from actor/director Azcona. The slippery slope of suspense, dread and paranoia on display here is simply breathtaking to behold and played to perfection by Azcona himself and his terrific cast. Classic indie filmmaking at its very best.

A beautifully shot indie thriller. With a shorter runtime it moves quickly. Sometimes it's nice for a movie to get in and out and keep you wanting more. Some very solid directing. Worth checking out for sure.

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 acting is solid and I loved the father/son dynamics. At only 70 minutes long it is a bit shorter than most but the story flows as it should. No reason to make it longer when the story is told as it should be. 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! I recommend The Inevitable Death of the Crab.

A solid thriller. The plot, acting and storytelling were all better than I expected from an indie film. But the real stand out is the director's ability to keep the suspense going. I was a total wreck and it was awesome. Ha ha.

"The Inevitable Death of the Crab" is a highly original indie movie. It takes you on a journey that you did not expect beforehand. It uses a classical thriller plot but has a special modern take on it. The actors are extremely convincing and the cinematography, especially how it is lit is great. There are some original choices here when it comes to the plot and Ahcitz Azcona as the director who is also responsible for writing and is starring really cuts down to the essentials and offers us a great ride. It is remarkable that this movie was shot on a shoestring budget because it looks like 10 Million dollars. If you're tired of always the same Hollywood formula, give this one a chance. It deserves it.