This film may not be an Oscar winner, but I think it could become a cult classic.
The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) are formed after an economic collapse. The 28th amendment is added. The amendment allows an annual 24 period in which no criminal act is illegal and is referred to as "The Purge." It is considered a civic duty to participate. During The Purge there is no police or hospital support available. The only rules are class 10 government officials may not be killed and nothing above a class 4 weapon may be used (grenades, rocket launchers, etc.).
James Sandin (Ethan Hawke) is a top salesman for a security company. What he doesn't tell his wife Mary (Lena Headery), daughter Zoey (Adelaide Kane), and son Charlie (Max Burkholder) is their home security system which doesn't look penetrable is really just meant to look threatening and they could be at risk.
Three stories here, James doesn't like her daughter's boyfriend and he plans to confront James. The Sandins let in a stranger after The Purge begins which makes them a target for the Purgers. The Sandins neighbors resent their wealth and feel they have gotten wealthy by taking advantage of them.
If you've ever wondered what a societal breakdown looks like, ya might wanna check this one out.
The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) are formed after an economic collapse. The 28th amendment is added. The amendment allows an annual 24 period in which no criminal act is illegal and is referred to as "The Purge." It is considered a civic duty to participate. During The Purge there is no police or hospital support available. The only rules are class 10 government officials may not be killed and nothing above a class 4 weapon may be used (grenades, rocket launchers, etc.).
James Sandin (Ethan Hawke) is a top salesman for a security company. What he doesn't tell his wife Mary (Lena Headery), daughter Zoey (Adelaide Kane), and son Charlie (Max Burkholder) is their home security system which doesn't look penetrable is really just meant to look threatening and they could be at risk.
Three stories here, James doesn't like her daughter's boyfriend and he plans to confront James. The Sandins let in a stranger after The Purge begins which makes them a target for the Purgers. The Sandins neighbors resent their wealth and feel they have gotten wealthy by taking advantage of them.
If you've ever wondered what a societal breakdown looks like, ya might wanna check this one out.