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The First Purge

R20181h 37mGerard McMurray
IMDb 5.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 54

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"Witness the birth of an American tradition."

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

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New York CityNew JerseyDystopiaPrequelMurderChurchSurvival HorrorSocial MediaStaten Island, New York CityPurge

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What is The First Purge (2018) about?

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

Who stars in The First Purge?

The First Purge stars Y'lan Noel (Dmitri Cimber), Lex Scott Davis (Nya Charms), Joivan Wade (Isaiah Charms), Steve Harris (Freddy), Mugga (Dolores). The film was directed by Gerard McMurray.

How long is The First Purge?

The First Purge has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The First Purge worth watching?

The First Purge holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Action, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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