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The Purge
Book • 2016
"The Purge" is a 2013 American dystopian action horror film directed by James DeMonaco.
Set in a near-future America, the film depicts a society where, for one night each year, all crime, including murder, is legal.
This event, known as "The Purge," is intended to release pent-up anger and aggression, thereby maintaining social order throughout the rest of the year.
The film follows one family's struggle to survive the night as they are terrorized by a group of masked intruders.
It explores themes of class division, morality, and the consequences of unchecked violence.
Set in a near-future America, the film depicts a society where, for one night each year, all crime, including murder, is legal.
This event, known as "The Purge," is intended to release pent-up anger and aggression, thereby maintaining social order throughout the rest of the year.
The film follows one family's struggle to survive the night as they are terrorized by a group of masked intruders.
It explores themes of class division, morality, and the consequences of unchecked violence.
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