The Purge
The Purge

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The Purge

2013
Movie
85 min
English

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.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users64%
Director: James DeMonacoGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In an America where all crime is legal for a 12-hour period each year, the wealthy Sandin family prepares for the annual Purge. When an intruder breaches their security system, they must decide how far they will go to protect themselves and their loved ones from the chaos outside.

Critical Reception

The Purge received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its premise and suspense but criticism for its execution and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the social commentary and horror elements, while others found it predictable and lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling concept and tense atmosphere.

  • Criticized for predictable plot points and superficial exploration of its themes.

  • Noted for its effective suspense, despite narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique premise and the tension it generated, finding it a thought-provoking horror film. However, many felt the execution didn't fully live up to the potential of its concept, with some citing underdeveloped characters and a somewhat simplistic approach to its social commentary.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's tagline, '12 hours. 1 sin. No laws. No rules. No exceptions.', was highly effective in marketing the unique concept to audiences.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
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tmdb76622195

Atrocious directing and cheesy jump scares disguised as nonsensical "social commentary."

CustomerConsumer

CustomerConsumer

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 bein...

inaneswine

inaneswine

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.

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