The Purge: Election Year (2016)
Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On the night of what should be the final Purge, a betrayal from within the government forces Barnes and Roan out onto the street where they must fight to survive the night.
Details
Budget
$10,000,000
Rating
6/10 (5282 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Platinum Dunes, Dentsu Entertainment, Fuji Television Network, Man in a Tree Productions
About The Purge: Election Year
In "The Purge: Election Year," the third installment of the Purge franchise, the annual night of legal crime takes on a political dimension. The narrative focuses on Senator Charlene Roan, a presidential candidate campaigning on a platform to abolish the Purge, and her head of security, Leo Barnes (reprising his role from "The Purge: Anarchy"). The film leans into its action and thriller genres as Barnes and Roan are forced to survive the streets of Washington D.C. when an internal government betrayal leaves them exposed during the Purge.
This entry continues to explore the social and political commentary inherent in the series, presenting a scenario where the Purge becomes a central issue in a national election. The horror elements are present through the violence and moral dilemmas faced by the characters throughout the night. The runtime of 109 minutes allows for a sustained period of tension and conflict as the characters navigate the dangerous urban landscape.
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Searchers are often looking for the movie where the annual "Purge" event is tied to an election, with a candidate aiming to end it. People also look for specific scenes involving masks or characters trying to survive the night, particularly the character from the second film, Leo Barnes, returning as a protector.
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*The Purge: Election Year* is not based on a true story. It is a fictional American political action horror film, the third installment in the *Purge* franchise. The film was written and directed by James DeMonaco.
At the end of *The Purge: Election Year*, Senator Charlie Roan wins the presidential election, which offers hope that the annual Purge will be abolished. However, the film concludes with news reports of violent protests by the opposition, indicating that the struggle against violence and division is far from over despite Roan's victory. This ending suggests that while there is hope for change, true peace and an end to the Purge system are not immediately guaranteed and will require ongoing effort. Roan's win comes after personal sacrifices, including Joe's, highlighting the costs of her fight.