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

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Bleak 2006 film 'The Road' proves too grim for audiences, struggling against indifference 15 years later despite critical acclaim.
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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.
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Cormac McCarthy, The Road
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