
The Purge
One night a year, all crime is legal.
Directed by James DeMonaco
Produced by Universal Pictures, Why Not Productions
A tense home-invasion thriller set in a dystopian near-future where legalized violence forces a family to fight for survival against both external threats and the moral collapse of society.
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
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Is The Purge scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.
Is The Purge violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is The Purge easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does The Purge end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Purge sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Like The Purge
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Purge
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Purge, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Purge, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Purge, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































