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The Purge
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The Purge

2013 · 85 min Science Fiction Horror Thriller
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: James DeMonaco

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

James Sandin

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Mary Sandin

Max Burkholder

Max Burkholder

Charlie Sandin

Adelaide Kane

Adelaide Kane

Zoey Sandin

Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge

Bloody Stranger

Rhys Wakefield

Rhys Wakefield

Polite Leader

Tony Oller

Tony Oller

Henry

Arija Bareikis

Arija Bareikis

Mrs. Grace Ferrin

Tom Yi

Tom Yi

Mr. Cali

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Mr. Halverson

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