The First Purge (2018)

Witness the birth of an American tradition.

The First Purge (2018) poster

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.

Director: Gerard McMurray
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
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Filmori Rating: 3.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kevin Lax
Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Editing: Jim Page
Production: Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures, Man in a Tree Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $137M
Original Language: en

Themes

Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Survival Horror: Being Trapped, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare

Keywords

new york city, new jersey, dystopia, sequel, prequel, murder, church, survival horror, social media, staten island, new york city, purge, abuse of power, apartment buildings

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First Purge about?
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.
Who directed The First Purge?
The First Purge was directed by Gerard McMurray.
Who stars in The First Purge?
The First Purge stars Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Steve Harris, Mugga, Patch Darragh.
How long is The First Purge?
The First Purge has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The First Purge?
The First Purge is a Action, Horror, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for The First Purge?
The First Purge has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The First Purge?
The First Purge had a budget of $13M.
How much did The First Purge gross?
The First Purge grossed $137M worldwide.
Where was The First Purge produced?
The First Purge was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The First Purge?
The themes of The First Purge include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Survival Horror: Being Trapped, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.