Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey star in the provocative horror film The Purge. A suburban family barricade themselves inside their home and stave off a murderous mob during a government sanctioned 12 hour period called the Purge in which all crime is legal. The film addresses some interesting themes, including the nature of violence, class stratification, and mob mentality. And, the directing does an especially impressive job at maintaining suspense and tension throughout the siege. Some parts of the film are underdeveloped, but overall The Purge is a smart and terrifying thriller.
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Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey star in the provocative horror film The Purge. A suburban family barricade themselves inside their home and stave off a murderous mob during a government sanctioned 12 hour period called the Purge in which all crime is legal. The film addresses some interesting themes, including the nature of violence, class stratification, and mob mentality. And, the directing does an especially impressive job at maintaining suspense and tension throughout the siege. Some parts of the film are underdeveloped, but overall The Purge is a smart and terrifying thriller.