The First Purge
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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.
The First Purge is a 2018 action-horror thriller that explores the origins of the annual purge event. Released on July 4, 2018, the film depicts a government experiment that allows one night of legal violence in an isolated community to test whether it can reduce crime rates. When the experiment spirals into chaos, the contagion spreads beyond its intended borders.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Y'lan NoelDmitri Cimber
Lex Scott DavisNya Charms
Joivan WadeIsaiah Charms
Steve HarrisFreddy
MuggaDolores
Patch DarraghArlo Sabian / Chief of Staff
Marisa TomeiDr. May Updale / Architect
Luna Lauren VélezLuisa
Kristen SolisSelina
Rotimi PaulSkeletor
Mo McRae7 & 7
Jermel HowardLorenzo
SiyaBlaise
Christian RobinsonCapital A
Derek BascoTaz
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The First Purge — frequently asked
When was The First Purge released?
The First Purge was released on July 4, 2018.
What is The First Purge about?
The film follows a government experiment by the New Founding Fathers of America that legalizes one night of violence in an isolated community to reduce crime. The experiment quickly escalates beyond expectations as violence spreads across the nation.
What genres does The First Purge belong to?
The First Purge is an action, horror, and thriller film.
Is The First Purge part of a series?
Yes, The First Purge is part of the Purge franchise, serving as a prequel that shows how the purge event originated.
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