The Purge: Election Year

The Purge: Election Year

(2016)

In the gripping political thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” the annual night of lawlessness takes on new significance as the nation prepares for a pivotal presidential election. Set in a near-future America, society is still reeling from the effects of the annual Purge, a government-sanctioned event where all crime, including murder, is legal for twelve hours.

Amidst the chaos, Senator Charlie Roan rises as a formidable candidate, determined to end the Purge once and for all. Having lost her family to the brutalities of the event years earlier, Roan’s campaign is fueled by a deep sense of justice and a commitment to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Her charisma and fierce determination capture the hearts of voters, but also incite the wrath of those who benefit from the Purge.

Supported by her loyal head of security, Leo Barnes, a former Purge survivor seeking redemption, Roan navigates a treacherous political landscape where alliances can shift in an instant. As the Purge night approaches, Leo’s skills are put to the test when a powerful and sinister faction, determined to maintain the status quo, targets Roan and her supporters.

Complementing Roan and Barnes is a diverse group of characters, including a streetwise survivor whose resourcefulness and street smarts provide critical insights, and a disgraced former police officer haunted by his complicity in the government’s dark policies. Each character is pushed to their limits as the clock counts down to the night of the Purge, forcing them to confront not just their own survival, but the ethics of their choices in this hostile environment.

Underlying themes of morality, power, and resilience weave through the narrative, asking profound questions about the costs of survival in a society that glorifies violence and chaos. As the election unfolds and the Purge begins, viewers are taken on a pulse-pounding journey filled with suspense, action, and emotional stakes, culminating in a heart-stopping showdown that will determine the future of the nation. “The Purge: Election Year” challenges viewers to consider what they are willing to sacrifice for justice and the lengths they will go to reclaim their humanity in a world gone mad.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 59

Genres

Action,Horror,Science Fiction

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Director

James DeMonaco

Cast

Elizabeth Mitchell
Frank Grillo
Mykelti Williamson
Betty Gabriel
J. J. Soria
Raymond J. Barry
Edwin Hodge

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