It's the basic premise that makes _The Purge_ such a chilling watch and, thought you may see the thrills and scares coming from a mile away, it's the most interesting home-invasion thriller that I've seen in a very long time.
One night a year, all crime is legal.
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Top Cast
Ethan Hawke
James Sandin
Lena Headey
Mary Sandin
Max Burkholder
Charlie Sandin
Adelaide Kane
Zoey Sandin
Edwin Hodge
Bloody Stranger
Rhys Wakefield
Polite Leader
Tony Oller
Henry
Arija Bareikis
Mrs. Grace Ferrin
Tom Yi
Mr. Cali
Chris Mulkey
Mr. Halverson
Tisha French
Mrs. Halverson
Dana Bunch
Mr. Ferrin
Peter Gvozdas
Dr. Peter Buynak
John Weselcouch
Freak Interrupting
Alicia Vela-Bailey
Female Freak
David Basila
George (uncredited)
Reviews
The core idea of a "purge" is interesting, but every single moment of "horror" or "thrill" in this film is a predictable jumpscare. It takes itself way too seriously and makes some heavy-handed social commentary, while at the same time being really unconvincing and riddled with tropes. Whenever one of the masked villains is on-screen you can count on them to silently tilt their head to the side, playfully skip with…
Atrocious directing and cheesy jump scares disguised as nonsensical "social commentary."
FAQ about The Purge
What is The Purge about?
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
When was The Purge released?
The Purge was released in 2013.
What genres does The Purge belong to?
The Purge is categorised as Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Purge?
The cast of The Purge includes Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge.