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The Purge: Election Year
🎬 Movie

The Purge: Election Year

2016 · 109 min Action Horror Thriller
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On the night of what should be the final Purge, a betrayal from within the government forces Barnes and Roan out onto the street where they must fight to survive the night.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: James DeMonaco

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Elizabeth Mitchell

Elizabeth Mitchell

Senator Charlie Roan

Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo

Leo Barnes

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Joe Dixon

Betty Gabriel

Betty Gabriel

Laney Rucker

J. J. Soria

J. J. Soria

Marcos

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Leader Caleb Warrens

Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge

Dante Bishop

Kyle Secor

Kyle Secor

Minister Edwidge Owens

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Chief Couper

Terry Serpico

Terry Serpico

Earl Danzinger

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