The Purge

Plot

The Purge is a 2013 horror film that features the stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge, Tony Oller, Rhys Wakefield, Arija Bareikis, and Chris Mulkey. It is set in the future where the government of the United States conduct a yearly "Purge" where citizens are allowed to do any crime, from murder, theft and rape - for 12 hours without any legality issues. It centers with a family who tries to survive the said night. Plot of the film is described by the following: In 2022, crime and unemployment rates in the United States reach unprecedented lows. This is because the country is now governed by the New Founding Fathers of America who have enacted The Purge, a twelve-hour period held from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM annually in which all crime (including murder, theft, and rape) is completely legal. The only rules during the Purge is that government officials of "ranking 10 or higher" must remain unharmed and the usage of weaponry above "Class 4" is forbidden. Also, police and emergency services are suspended during this time period. Anyone who doesn't follow the rules of The Purge will be executed. Though presented as a catharsis for the release of negative emotions and repressed urges, the Purge really serves as a form of population control as the poor and the homeless are victims during this period. The Purge was directed by James DeMonaco, director of the films: Staten Island (Little New York) and the sequel of this movie, The Purge: Anarchy.