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Missed The First Purge in theaters last July? Well, then, check out a few clips of Gerard McMurray's film, which kicks off today's Highlights. Also: Retro Nightmares returns with Sweet Sixteen and The Convent screenings and soundtrack release details for the RPG Vampyr.

Watch The First Purge Clips: From the Press Release: "Universal City, California – The origin story to the worldwide phenomenon that redefined horror, The First Purge, the fourth chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital and the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on September 18, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on October 2, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. When the New Founding Fathers of America look to push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, a radical sociological theory that vents aggression is tested among an isolated community. But once the violence of oppressors clashes with the rage of the marginalized,...

In addition to The First Purge coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood this September, the fourth film in the franchise will also make house calls on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD beginning October 2nd (following its September 18th release on the Movies Anywhere app), the same day that The Purge 4-Movie Collection will be unleashed on Blu-ray and DVD via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment:

Press Release: Universal City, California, August Xx, 2018 – The origin story to the worldwide phenomenon that redefined horror, The First Purge, the fourth chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital and the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on September 18, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on October 2, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. When the New Founding Fathers of America look to push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, a radical sociological theory that...

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. This Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (Nffa) 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 marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Coming off the most successful film in the series, The Purge: Election Year, creator James DeMonaco (writer/director of The Purge), returns alongside the producers of this worldwide phenomenon: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum, Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, and DeMonaco’s longtime production partner, Sébastien K. Lemercier.

The First Purge is directed...

The fourth movie in the upcoming Purge series is going back to the beginning. The First Purge will go back to.. well.. the first Purge. Writer/creator/director James DeMonaco returns as writer, with director Gerad McMurray (Burning Sands) stepping in behind the camera.

The fourth film will feature a whole new cast led by Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Valez, and Marisa Tomei. In our current political and social climate, the movie actually looks pretty scary. The Purge series is produced by Jason Blum (Insidious series, Get Out, Split).

The official trailer:

And here’s the official synopsis:

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year,...

Coming off the most successful film in the series, The Purge: Election Year, creator James DeMonaco (writer/director of The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year) returns alongside the producers of this worldwide phenomenon: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Insidious series, Get Out, Split), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ouija series, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and DeMonaco’s longtime production partner, Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (Nffa) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community.

Lock your doors, bolt your windows, and batten down the hatches: the official trailer for The First Purge has arrived from Universal Pictures.

A prequel set before the events of the first film in the franchise, The First Purge will explore what happened on the first night in America where all crime—including murder—was legal for a 12-hour period. Featuring the early days of the New Founding Fathers of America, the movie is fittingly scheduled to hit theaters on July 4th, 2018.

Gerard McMurray directs The First Purge from a screenplay by James DeMonaco. The movie stars Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez, and Marisa Tomei.

"Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

To push the crime rate below...

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (Nffa) 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 marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Universal Pictures has released a brand new trailer and poster for the upcoming thriller.

Coming off the most successful film in the series, The Purge: Election Year, creator James DeMonaco (writer/director of The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year) returns alongside the producers of this worldwide phenomenon: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Insidious series,...

Universal and Blumhouse have launched the first teaser for The Purge 4. It arrived during last night's State of the Union address, following Trump and his words of encouragement for the country. The announcement video doesn't quite mock the President's speech, but it adheres to what Trump had to say about keeping America great.

"What makes America great? The answer is simple, really, Americans make America great. You are the lifeblood of the nation. Your rights as Americans must be safeguarded. There's only one solution to keep our country great. A new tradition. Participate today, and it will make you prouder than when your boy looks up at you and says, 'Dad, I want to Purge, too!'"

This first trailer arrived just hours after Universal and Blumhouse revealed the official title, with the sequel actually a prequel. It is called The First Purge, and will bring fans back to that...

Author: Zehra Phelan

Universal Pictures has released a very timely and ironic teaser trailer for the next instalment of a Blumhouse franchise, The First Purge.

Coming off the most successful film in the series, The Purge: Election Year, creator James DeMonaco (writer/director of The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year) returns alongside the producers of this worldwide phenomenon: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Insidious series, Get Out, Split), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ouija series, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and DeMonaco’s longtime production partner, Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).

The film is directed by Gerard McMurray (Burning Sands) from a screenplay written by DeMonaco.

The film is released in UK cinemas July 4th

The First Purge Official Synopsis

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness.

"Dad, I wanna purge, too." After revealing that the fourth movie in the Purge franchise will be a prequel titled The First Purge, Universal Pictures continues to tease the origins of the violent 12-hour annual tradition in a new teaser trailer.

A prequel set before the events of the first film in the franchise, The First Purge will explore what happened on the first night in America where all crime—including murder—was legal for a 12-hour period. Featuring the early days of the New Founding Fathers of America, the movie is fittingly scheduled to hit theaters on July 4th, 2018.

Gerard McMurray directs The First Purge from a screenplay by James DeMonaco. The movie stars Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez, and Marisa Tomei.

Press Release: Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness.

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

The latest chapter in the successful franchise stars Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez and Marisa Tomei.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (Nffa) 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 marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Coming off the most successful film in the series, The Purge: Election Year, creator James DeMonaco (writer/director of The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year) returns alongside the producers of this...

Last year, it was revealed that Blumhouse and Universal Pictures were moving forward with a fourth Purge film, and now the title, synopsis, and first teaser poster (featuring a real-life similarity) for the movie have been revealed.

A prequel set before the events of the first film in the franchise, The First Purge will explore what happened on the first night in America where all crime—including murder—was legal for a 12-hour period. Featuring the early days of the New Founding Fathers of America, the movie is fittingly scheduled to hit theaters on the United States' Independence Day, July 4th, 2018.

Directed by Gerard McMurray from a screenplay by James DeMonaco, The First Purge stars Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez, and Marisa Tomei. Read on for the official synopsis and teaser poster, which features a similar style to apparel displayed on the most recent...

Can Trump be blamed for the Purge? That's what the first poster teases for The Purge 4, which is in theaters this summer. Today, we get the first title, previously rumored to be The Island, along with the first one-sheet teaser poster and the official synopsis. This could end up being the most fun we've ever at at an annual Purge event!

The Purge 4 is officially titled The First Purge. And as you can probably guess, it will definitely be taking us back to that first fateful night when maniacs were allowed to roam the streets of America, exacting their revenge under a law-free society for one 12 hour period. Here is the official synopsis delivered by Universal.

"Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country's 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge. To push...

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To celebrate the release of The Purge: Election Year, available on digital download now and is coming to Blu-ray™ and DVD on 26th December 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we have some exciting prizes to give away!

• 1 grand prize of The Purge: Election Year on DVD and Lady Liberty Mask

• 4 runner-up prizes of The Purge: Election Year on DVD.

As the government prepares for its annual Purge, the one night a year when all crime is legal, America’s New Founding Fathers are faced with strong opposition from a presidential hopeful and her supporters who wish to abolish the country’s violent tradition.

Collaborating with franchise creator James DeMonaco on The Purge: Election Year are the series’ producers: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Insidious and Ouija series and The Visit), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ouija...

“I want my candy bar!”

Director and writer James DeMonaco (Assault on Precinct 13, The Negotiator) delivers the best and most action-packed Purge yet when The Purge: Election Year, the third chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital HD on September 20, 2016 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on October 4, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. As the government prepares for its annual Purge, the one night a year when all crime is legal, America’s New Founding Fathers are faced with strong opposition from a presidential hopeful and her supporters who wish to abolish the country’s violent tradition. With deleted scenes, a character spotlight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, The Purge: Election Year offers viewers a closer look at the disturbing, thought-provoking and timely thriller.

Now, you can win the The Purge: Election Year Blu-ray! We Are Movie Geeks...

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new horror film “The Purge: Election Year” starring Frank Grillo and Elizabeth Mitchell!

“The Purge: Election Year,” which opens on July 1, 2016 and is rated “R,” also stars Mykelti Williamson, Edwin Hodge, Betty Gabriel and Jj Soria from writer and director James DeMonaco and producers Jason Blum and Michael Bay. Note: You must be 17+ to win and attend this “R”-rated screening.

To win your free passes to “The Purge: Election Year” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!

Ready to see a new installment of The Purge on July 1st?

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.

Expanding upon the explosive universe introduced in the sleeper hits that have earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter of 12 hours of anarchy that is sanctioned annually by the New Founders of America.

Once again returning to collaborate with writer/director James DeMonaco are the series’ producers: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Insidious and Sinister series), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ouija), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).

The Purge: Election Year stars Frank Grillo, Edwin Hodge, Betty Gabriel, Kyle Secor, Jj Soria, Mykelti Williamson and Elizabeth Mitchell.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

Check out the latest preview below.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent.

But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.

Once again...

After surprise hit The Purge and its sequel The Purge: Anarchy arrived in back-to-back years, many thought that producer Jason Blum's Blumhouse would crank out a sequel every year, much like his lucrative Paranormal Activity franchise. Fans got a break from the franchisein 2015, but now it's back and more timely than ever this summer with The Purge: Election Year, hitting theaters July 1. Today we have the second trailer for this thriller, along with a new poster and photo that teases this year's "annual Purge" could be the most deadly yet, while mirroring our own election year.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures' The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great. It's been...

The Purge is one of those franchises that manages to rest heavily on its amazing premise. The first two films weren't great in execution, but where they failed in execution, they certainly have made up for in world building. Simply put, a dystopian world as shown in these films is infinitely intriguing, and as such, I find myself coming back to these films more excited than the last, despite being underwhelmed each time.

This year's The Purge: Election Year continues with the mythology established in The Purge: Anarchy, following a senator whose goal it is to get rid of the Purge altogether. Needless to say, this puts quite a target on her back come Purge night.

The first trailer was very story-centric, but this time around, it looks like the studio has opted to focus on the creepy atmosphere and violent set pieces.

Check out the new trailer and images below!

“There are threats everywhere, there’s death everywhere.” Starring Frank Grillo and Elizabeth Mitchell, Universal’s The Purge: Election Year is teased in a new trailer and poster ahead of the film’s July 1st release:

“Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.

The real-life presidential campaign looks like something out of a movie, so should it come as any surprise that it has inspired one? The summer sequel The Purge: Election Year has been directly influenced by the two presidential front runners Donald Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Taking place in the near future, this latest installment of the popular franchise is a political conspiracy thriller that is decidedly different from the previous two entries.

The movie revolves around a fictional presidential campaign, pitting rivals against each other played by Elizabeth Mitchell and Kyle Secor. The main difference between their campaigns is that Elizabeth Mitchell's Charlene 'Charlie' Roan wants to end the annual Purge holiday that allows criminals to roam free and commit whatever acts they want, including murder, during a 24 hour grace period. PEuTVyuu5InZyA||Kyle Secor} wants to keep the holiday in place.

Elizabeth Mitchell is targeted for assassination on Purge night,...

This July, have your voice be heard. The first TV spot for The Purge: Election Year has arrived. And it urges U.S. Citizens to purge. Because staying in is Un-American. Don't let your freedoms get taken away. Show your support. This July 4th, Universal Pictures wants you to keep America great.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures' The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great. The first trailer has dropped for this latest chapter in the saga. And it looks like another blockbuster smash hit for Universal and Blumhouse.

It's been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as...

A new TV spot has been released for The Purge: Election Year, an upcoming flick from Universal Pictures. Also in this round-up: release details for Scream Factory’s Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of Raising Cain and a trailer for Blood Money.

The Purge: Election Year: “Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent.

A new TV spot is now online for The Purge: Election Year, which you can check out below. The film stars Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Edwin Hodge, Betty Gabriel, Jj Soria, and Mykelti Williamson.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.

Today Universal have revealed the official title and first trailer for the next instalment in The Purge series, The Purge: Election Year. The trailer provides a look into the next terrifying chapter of anarchy when a senator looking to end the Purge becomes a primary target…

Expanding upon the explosive universe introduced in the sleeper hits that have earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter of 12 hours of anarchy that is sanctioned annually by the New Founders of America. Once again returning to collaborate with writer/director James DeMonaco are the series’ producers: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Insidious and Sinister series), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ouija), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).

The Purge: Election Year stars Frank Grillo,...

The Purge is definitely a unique beast of a franchise. The premise is beyond amazing, but the execution so far for both films has been problematic, to say the least. Yet despite the rough two entries, when I left both of them, I thought, "yeah, I'd see another." There's just so much latent potential in the setup that I know at some point they're sure to strike the right chords. Will this third film be the charm? Possibly. If the recent trailer is any indication, then there's a good chance.

But don't take my word for it, check out the trailer below!

Check out the press release for the film below:

"Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness...

In his 2014 review of The Purge: Anarchy, Michael Haffner wrote the exciting sequel “delivers suspense and action from start to finish.” He added he was “curious and very much excited to see what next year’s annual Purge has to offer.”

Fans will have the chance to see over the July 4th holiday when Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.

Pull down the blinds and lock your doors. Universal Pictures has released the first official trailer for The Purge: Election Year, the Frank Grillo-starring sequel that hits theaters on July 1st.

"Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.

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Frank Grillo is back, as the first trailer for The Purge 3 - now The Purge: Election Year - lands...

The Purge: Anarchy was, for our money, an example in how a sequel should be done. It took the core idea of the first film - an annual night where breaking the law is allowed - and expanded it significantly, adding a dose of John Carpenter into the mix.

Writer/director James DeMonaco is shepherding the third movie in the series for release this summer, with the terrific Frank Grillo returning to star. And the movie is currently scheduled for release on July 15th 2016.

Here, then, is the first trailer for The Purge 3 - now called The Purge: Election Year - that’s just landed. Take a look and see what you reckon…

And here's the synopsis too...

Expanding upon the explosive universe introduced...

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures' The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great. The first trailer has dropped for this latest chapter in the saga. And it looks like another blockbuster smash hit for Universal and Blumhouse.

It's been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available,...

Sorting through the list of features scheduled to screen at the upcoming 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, which is set to run from September 23-27, 2015...  Lanre Olabisi's second feature film, titled "Somewhere in the Middle" (his debut was 2007's "August The First," also highlighted on this blog - on the old S&A site- which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and was nominated for a Gotham Award that year), is described as follows: "Four lovers collide into each others' lives as one marriage morphs into several intertwining affairs. Sofia tries to leave her romantic failures behind by embarking on a...

Fade in on a boy talking to the camera, and you can already tell that this is a tired film. Helmed by Clint Eastwood (working behind the screen only, this time), Jersey Boys is a film adapted from the hit Broadway jukebox musical. It tells the origin story of The Four Seasons, their rise to fame, and the self-destruction of their personal lives. It’s a tale as old as showbiz, and this film shows a desperate lack of originality. The boy talking to us, giving us unnecessary narrative set-up (and not even doing it particularly well) is Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza). He introduces us to his brother Nicky (Johnny Cannizzaro), their friend Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda) who performs in a musical trio with them, and a wannabe singer named Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young). The boys, as boys in Jersey are wont to do, get caught up in gangster...

For the third week of October, genre fans have several new and classic titles coming out this week on DVD and Blu-ray to look forward to, including The Vincent Price Collection II, Snowpiercer, Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort, See No Evil 2 and the badass follow-up to last year’s box office home invasion hit, The Purge: Anarchy.

Several notable indie titles are being released this Tuesday as well, including Play Hooky (the first title to come out under Pollygrind’s new distro label), To All a Good Night (directed by the late-great David Hess), Life After Beth and The Scribbler, the film adaptation of Daniel Schaffer’s wildly popular graphic novel.

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The Purge: Anarchy (Universal Home Entertainment, Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD & DVD)

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013’s sleeper hit that opened to No.

The surprisingly good sequel The Purge: Anarchy is on its way home to both Blu-ray and DVD, and when it arrives, you'll have 24 hours to pick it up or forever be doomed to watching the lame original over and over.

Look for The Purge: Anarchy, directed by James DeMonaco, on digital HD October 7th and DVD/Blu-ray October 21st.

Special features include deleted scenes and the featurette “Behind the Anarchy.”

Synopsis

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013’s sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box-office, sees the return of writer/director James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country’s yearly 12 hours of anarchy. Returning alongside DeMonaco to produce The Purge: Anarchy are Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13,...

To celebrate the release of The Purge: Anarchy, on 25th July, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a signed poster by the film’s producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity Franchise, The Purge) and a merchandise goody bag!

On one night, every year, all crime is legal – The anticipated sequel to the 2013 hit The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy follows an unlikely group of five citizens who, over the course of the night, find out just how far they will go to protect themselves and, ultimately, each other, as they fight to survive a night fraught with impossible decisions.

Returning alongside writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to produce the next chapter of the thriller are Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay (Pain & Gain, Transformers franchise), Brad Fuller (The Amityville Horror,...

As you may have seen, a news story coming out of Chicago made the rounds across the internet this past weekend, claiming that 112 people had been murdered by a group of teens whose killing spree was inspired by The Purge: Anarchy (review).

It's precisely those kinds of stories that give horror movies a bad name, but thankfully, this one wasn't legit.

The website Cream Bmp Daily reported on the story Friday, which was packed with alleged quotes from both civilians and police officers.

The mass killing was described as a re-enactment of The Purge: Anarchy, taking place shortly after the movie hit theaters on Friday night. The site reported that no arrests had been made and that police would be closely monitoring social media sites, waiting for the teenage killers to brag about their crimes.

Fortunately, the obviously fake story was shortly thereafter debunked by The Epoch Times, who revealed...

The good folks at The Pet Collective are back with a new animalistic take on this weekend's horror offering, The Purge: Anarchy, and we have every fuzzy and adorable pixel of it right here for you to nibble on! Check it out!

The Pet Collective is produced by Fremantle Media, the global company behind such hits as "American Idol" and "America’s Got Talent." We'd say this is a purrrfect way to kick off your weekend!

Read our The Purge: Anarchy review.

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

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The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return...

A few days ago we had a chance to check out an early screening of this weekend's horror offering, The Purge: Anarchy, and we're back with our verdict. Is this something you're gonna love, or will you feel the need to purge yourself of it the second it's over? Read on!

Read our The Purge: Anarchy review.

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Related Story: The Purge: Anarchy news archive

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country's yearly 12 hours of anarchy.

Returning with...

Here's the first french clip for Universal Pictures' "The Purge: Anarchy" ! Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, and Lakeith Lee Stanfield star in the sequel that will finally take to the streets. Returning alongside writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to produce the next chapter of the thriller are Blumhouse Productions' Jason Blum ("Paranormal Activity" and "Insidious"), alongside Sébastien K Lemercier ("Assault On Precinct 13", "Four Lovers") and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay ("Pain Gain", "Transformers"), Brad Fuller ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "The Amityville Horror", "A Nightmare On Elm Street", "Friday The 13th") and Andrew Form ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Friday The 13th", "The Amityville Horror", "A Nightmare...

Vanessa "Gore Whore" Gomez recently sat down with two stars of this week's horror offering, The Purge: Anarchy, and brought back the skinny straight from Zach Gilford and Frank Grillo! Watch (beware of spoilers), and take your butts to theatres this weekend. It's worth the trip!

In addition to Vanessa's interviews, we have a featurette to share that takes "A Look Inside" the film.

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Look for our review soon!

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Synopsis:

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge.

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees...

Here's a new international trailer for Universal Pictures' "The Purge: Anarchy" ! Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, and Lakeith Lee Stanfield star in the sequel that will finally take to the streets. Returning alongside writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to produce the next chapter of the thriller are Blumhouse Productions' Jason Blum ("Paranormal Activity" and "Insidious"), alongside Sébastien K Lemercier ("Assault On Precinct 13", "Four Lovers") and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay ("Pain Gain", "Transformers"), Brad Fuller ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "The Amityville Horror", "A Nightmare On Elm Street", "Friday The 13th") and Andrew Form ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Friday The 13th", "The Amityville Horror", "A...

The fourth clip and yet another TV spot for The Purge: Anarchy are here, and they're just waiting for you to fall into their trap. Will this flick purge you of the bad taste left in your mouths from the original? Signs point to "yes". Look for our full review soon!

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Related Story: The Purge: Anarchy news archive

Synopsis:

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge.

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing...

The annual Purge is nearly upon us with The Purge: Anarchy arriving to theaters on July 18th and we have a new clip that shows you just how dangerous it is for those that remain outdoors:

“The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013¹s sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box-office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country¹s yearly 12 hours of anarchy. Returning alongside DeMonaco to produce the sequel to 2013¹s sleeper hit are Blumhouse Productions¹ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay (Pain & Gain, Transformers franchise), Brad Fuller (The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,...

Clip numero tres from The Purge: Anarchy has arrived, and it's not just gonna stand by and watch the chaos. It's gonna do something about it, damn it! Check it out (along with TV spot #14), and don't just sit there and pretend you don't see anything.

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Related Story: The Purge: Anarchy news archive

Synopsis:

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge.

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country's yearly 12 hours of anarchy.

The release of The Purge: Anarchy is a couple of weeks away, but right now we have nearly two dozen images for you to eyeball to get yourself ready! Go ahead... blow off some steam!

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Related Story: The Purge: Anarchy news archive

Synopsis:

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge.

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country's yearly 12 hours of anarchy.

Returning with DeMonaco to produce are Blumhouse Productions'...

Today is Independence Day, but why not celebrate a far more sinister future American holiday this 4th of July weekend? Well, Universal Pictures have released a new set of posters for The Purge: Anarchy, a follow-up to the movie which grossed an impressive $90 million worldwide on a budget of only $3 million.

Returning alongside writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to produce the sequel to 2013’s sleeper hit are Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay (Transformers franchise), Brad Fuller (The Amityville Horror) and Andrew Form (Friday the 13th).

The sequel stars Captain America: The Winter Soldier’s Frank Grillo, alongside Michael K. Williams (Boardwalk Empire), Zach Gilford (The Last Stand) and Kiele Sanchez (The Glades). The Purge: Anarchy isn’t a sequel in the traditional sense as events take place at the same...

The annual Purge is nearly upon us with The Purge: Anarchy arriving to theaters on July 18th and Universal has given us a new look at the movie in the first two clips:

“The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013¹s sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box-office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country¹s yearly 12 hours of anarchy. Returning alongside DeMonaco to produce the sequel to 2013¹s sleeper hit are Blumhouse Productions¹ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay (Pain & Gain, Transformers franchise), Brad Fuller (The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th).”

James Monaco,...

The release of The Purge: Anarchy is heading at us like a speeding bullet, and if you're one of the many who are looking forward to it, then you're about to get really happy! On tap right now are a truckload of imagery and the first two clips. Dig 'em!

All crime will once again be legalized on July 18th of this year when The Purge: Anarchy invades theaters. The sequel stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Jasper Cole, Zoe Borde, Chad Morgan, and Kiele Sanchez.

Related Story: The Purge: Anarchy news archive

Synopsis:

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge.

The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013's sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box office, sees the return of writer/director/producer James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for...