The Purge: Election Year (2016)

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"Keep America great"

Movie · 2016 · 1h 49m · Released · Rated R · Action, Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Elizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan
  • Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes
  • Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon
  • Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker
  • J. J. Soria as Marcos
  • Raymond J. Barry as Leader Caleb Warrens
  • Edwin Hodge as Dante Bishop
  • Kyle Secor as Minister Edwidge Owens
  • Ethan Phillips as Chief Couper
  • Terry Serpico as Earl Danzinger

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If you're into intense action and thriller films with a horror edge, The Purge: Election Year is a gripping choice that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Leo Barnes, a former cop turned security head for a senator determined to end the Purge, a night when all crime is legal. When a government betrayal forces them into a deadly fight for survival, the tension ramps up in a way that feels both thrilling and urgent. The film’s mix of political intrigue and raw survival action makes it perfect for anyone who likes their thrillers with a bit of a dark, dystopian twist. With a solid cast including Elizabeth Mitchell and Frank Grillo, it’s a nightmarish ride that’s hard to turn away from once it starts. If you enjoyed movies like Insidious: Chapter 3 or Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, this one will fit right into your watchlist.

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