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The Miserables, the most recent film by the Pierce brothers, ranks as one of the most successful films in the dark times of Covid-19.

The pandemic of COVID-19 it unleashed a crisis in the film industry. With the majority of theaters closed, premieres postponed and filming suspended, this is one of the sectors most affected by the health contingency. Despite everything, some have envisioned the possibility of mitigating losses in so-called drive-ins. Let us have no doubt that these types of businesses will proliferate after the coronavirus emergency.

One of the most interesting cases is that of the film. The Miserables, the most recent work of the brothers Brett and Drew Pierce. The filmmakers made the decision to release it on May 1 at the drive-ins, something that may seem too risky if we consider the current scenario. Surprisingly, the film has achieved an overwhelming success, surpassing other productions that are screened in these types of establishments.

What is the movie about The Miserables?

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The Miserables presents the story of a teenager who discovers that his neighbor is a witch, but pretends to be an ordinary person. The plot shows various elements typical of all the mystery and mythology that surrounds these fascinating dark beings. The young man is only visiting to clarify himself after his parents' divorce, but little by little dark and strange facts appear. None of the town's children are safe.

Who are the actors of The Miserables?

The cast of the film is headed by John-Paul Howard, whom we have already seen in films like The Space Between Us. The cast also includes Piper Curda, Azie Tesfai, Kevin Bigley, Zarah Mahler, Richard Ellis, Tug Coker, Gabriera Quezada Bloomgarden, Jamison Jones, Amy Waller, Madelynn Stuenkel, Alexandria Barron and Blane Crockarell, among others.

The overwhelming success in times of Covid-19

In interview for Weekly entertainment, Brothers cross they spoke of the brutal passing of his movie The Miserables For him drive-ins. They did not hide their surprise to see the success of the film in this type of business, especially at a time when the traditional film industry is stagnant.

“Realmente ha sido un shock total y una locura. Éramos solo una pequeña película de Michigan. Siempre apuntamos a lo más alto, pero con una película independiente piensas: ‘Sí, saldremos en algunos cines y nos quedaremos tal vez una semana, tal vez diez persons la vean’. La mayoría de las personas lo verán cuando accedan a un servicio de transmisión en algún momento. Cada semana siguió creciendo y se convirtió en uno de esos fenómenos en los que no crees hasta que lo ves. Será una cuestión de peligro algún día debido a que vamos a ser la película de mayor éxito y menor recaudación ”, advirtieron.

Criticism at the same time has been positive about the film, considering that it has an interesting dynamic and story.

“This beautiful and fast-paced nightmare will appeal to most fans of the genre. At the same time it shows that the writers and directors are ready for a great studio project, ”Dennis Harvey wrote for Variety.

Without a doubt, one of those films that we cannot miss if we have the opportunity to see it in large format. The experience of enjoying it in a drive-in must be unique.

¿Ya has visto la película? ¿Has visitado un autocine estos días? Déjanos tus impressions, Movie Lover?

References: areajugones.sport.es