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5.2
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6.7

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Critic Ben Travis
rated 6

With a sharper focus on race and plenty of real-life horrors to draw from, Gerard McMurray brings a fresh perspective to this splashily satirical prequel.

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Vins_Italí41
rated 6

Entretinguda, res més. N'hi ha altres de la saga molt més desenvolupades.

1 year ago
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Cast & Crew

Gerard McMurray
Director
Marisa Tomei
As Dr. May Updale / Architect
Cindy Robinson
As Announcer (voice)
Mo McRae
As 7 & 7
Steve Harris
As Freddy
Robert Bozek
As Statistician (uncredited)
Melonie Diaz
As Juani

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The First Purge - A Night of Unleashed Aggression In a dystopian future, the US government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period of complete lawlessness, where all criminal activity is condoned. The experiment, known as the Purge, aims to release societal tensions and reduce crime for the rest of the year. However, when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized, the contagion will spread beyond the designated areas and engulf the entire nation. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge. The film takes place in a isolated community, where the government has authorized a sociological theory that allows aggression to vent for one night. But when the violence of the oppressors meets the fury of the marginalized, the fever of violence will spread beyond the borders of the trial city and reach the entire country. The movie follows the story of Dmitri, a notorious gangster who organizes the resistance against the professional killers hired by a corrupt government official. As the night progresses and the body count rises, Dmitri's team must fight to survive against the mercenaries and uncover the truth behind the Purge. The First Purge is a thrilling action-horror film that explores themes of oppression, rebellion, and the true nature of humanity. With its fast-paced and suspenseful plot, it'll keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this exhilarating ride.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The First Purge include Revenge, Unhinged, The Wrath of Becky, Train to Busan, Big Legend, Zombies.

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The First Purge was released in theaters on July 4, 2018.

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The First Purge was released for streaming on September 18, 2018.