15 years ago, one of the best post-apocalyptic movies ever drove away audiences

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• Adapted from Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed novel, 'The Road' was praised by critics but failed to connect with mainstream moviegoers upon release in 2007, earning just $27 million at the box office.
• Unlike other post-apocalyptic tales, 'The Road' offers no thrills or action, instead presenting a relentlessly somber vision of survival that proved too much for many viewers seeking escapism, highlighting the challenges of translating such bleak material to the screen.