The controversial rust from Alec Baldwin was ignored at the box office

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More than three years after the accident that puts the film on the radar of the world, Alec Baldwin arrived in “rust”. In late 2021, during the initial stage of production, the film photographer Halina Hatchens was killed when he made a pistol from a pistol by mistake He believed he had just empty tours. It is a tragedy that has reshaped the conversation on the specified safety with regard to firearms. But partly because the Hitchins family takes advantage of the revenues created by the film, it was officially released in theaters and on the digital markets.

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Despite the prominent nature of everything surrounding the production of the film, his first theatrical appearance was ignored. “RUST” achieved only $ 25,000 during the opening weekend, playing 115 screens. It put it on 27 on local plans, behind the documentary “Secret Mall Apartment”, which achieved $ 29,750 on only 39 screens, for some additional context. “Thunderbolts” marvel topped the plans in general for $ 76 million.

Any talk about the box office in this movie or financial performance is difficult. There are many who believe that this movie did not see light today, and they certainly have a leg to stand. However, as part of the settlement with Baldwin, a producer and participant in the film, Hatchens, Matt Hatchens, has become an executive producer, With completion of production on “rust”. Matt Hutchins and his son will benefit from any profits made from the movie.

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Early, it seems that any money will come from VOD revenues. “RUST” is currently available through services like Prime Video To rent $ 6.99 or buy $ 14.99. Most likely, anyone is curious enough to see it will do so from the comfort of the house.

The film is directed by Joel Souza, focusing on a 13 -year -old boy, and left for a motive for himself and his younger brother after the death of their parents in the 1980s. He travels to Mexico and calls his long scattered grandfather (Baldwin) after he was sentenced to comment for the accidental killing of a local farm. All the time, the United States and Hintre are firmly designed to strive.

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A trailer for “Rust” appeared on the Internet in late March. It arrived with a little bang, but given the conditions, this is logical. Suza and the producers were in a very difficult situation of having to end this movie and its release despite the specific tragedy. Souza has already been shot dead by Hitchins, as the director also suffers from serious injuries.

Baldwin and many filmmakers were subjected to many legal conflicts In the following years. The disclosure of the investigation that followed and the legal procedures that eventually led to the death of Hachins. I am convicted of unintended death, and he is currently spending time in prison. Baldwin was accused of unintentional death, but those charges were eventually dropped in December.

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The movie is now in the world and all concerned can try to move from this terrible tragedy. Even if the film has a more powerful marketing campaign, it is easy to imagine that most people will not want to deal with “rust” in light of what happened. It is a messy situation, especially since the Hutchins family will benefit from the version. If the early box office numbers are any indicator, this money will have to come from the sources of revenue flowing, for the better or for the worst.

We talked a little about this in today’s episode of /PodCast:

“Rust” in theaters now.