The First Purge

"Witness the birth of an American tradition."

Jul 4 2018 R 1h 37m
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Official Trailer
Plot

This horror/action-adventure film from director Gerard McMurray serves as a prequel that recounts events that led up to the first Purge event. To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community.

Written by

James DeMonaco

Directed by

Gerard McMurray

Cast

Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Platinum Dunes

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Trailers
The First Purge – Official Trailer [HD]
Teasers
The First Purge Announcement
Public Service Announcement
Now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital
Featurettes
The Cast
Bringing The Chaos
The Masks
Behind the Scenes
A Look Inside
Scores
# of Votes
74,896
Average Rating
5.2 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA