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Wednesday, July 4, 2018 In Theaters (Nationwide)
for strong disturbing violence throughout, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use
The First Purge Plot: What's it about?
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.
verbatim plot — universalpictures.com
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The First Purge Crew and Production Team
A look at the The First Purge behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gerard McMurray previously directed Burning Sands, The Silver Bear and The Captain. The film's writer James DeMonaco penned The Home, This Is the Night and The Forever Purge.
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The First Purge Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Series creator James DeMonaco revealed some ideas on a new Purge film, saying: "I would actually go back and I would try to talk about how it all started. That seems the natural next chapter in this, is to say, 'Alright, we've done this trilogy. We see how it got to this point of someone trying to end it - this presidential figure. Now let's go back and see how the fuck all this came about.' How did this country get to a place where we were now accepting this kind of atrocity, this terrible thing, each year? I think there's something interesting in that. I don't think I'll direct. I'm thinking of maybe writing or at least producing it, to make sure it stays true to what I like about the movies." (CinemaBlend, 9/30/16)
The First Purge Filming Timeline
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— The First Purge entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
The First Purge Release Date: When was the film released?
The First Purge was released nationwide on . Two other films are opening on the same date, including Fireworks and Nico, 1988.
At home release details for The First Purge haven't been announced yet. Check back for updates on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital and VOD availability.
