The Purge

In 2022, America sees a grim transformation as the New Founding Fathers gain power. They establish systematic rules that allow a 12-hour period where all crime is legal in an attempt to control crime and unemployment rates.

The government introduces 'The Purge' as an annual event for citizens to unleash their pent-up emotions legally. This chilling night permits all criminal activities except for harm towards Level 10 government officials and the use of certain weapons.

James Sandin, a thriving salesman, capitalizes on the Purge by creating high-tech home security systems. His family's wealth grows, allowing them to expand their home amidst the societal chaos.

Mary Sandin learns from their neighbor Grace about rumors concerning the origins of their financial success. It’s suggested that they might be profiting from the sales of security systems to others, creating tension in the neighborhood.

Zoey, the Sandins' daughter, is involved with an older boy named Henry, creating friction with her father, James. When Henry sneaks into the house, he seeks James' approval for their relationship during the impending Purge.

The Purge officially begins, marked by an alarming emergency broadcast. The Sandins anxiously monitor disturbing activities occurring outside their fortified home via video feeds, signaling the chaos that is about to envelop them.

Young Charlie Sandin encounters a wounded stranger pleading for help outside their home. In a moment of compassion, he overrides the security system to let the man in, unaware of the danger he is inviting into their sanctuary.

Chaos ensues as Henry unexpectedly arrives and confronts James, leading to a volatile confrontation. In the ensuing pandemonium, James accidentally kills Henry, fracturing the family and leading to heartbreak for Zoey.

A group of masked purgers, led by the Polite Leader, invades the Sandin home, demanding the surrender of the stranger. James realizes their security measures are futile against such malevolent forces, escalating the tension within the family.

As the Sandin family grapples with their moral dilemma, Charlie discovers the stranger and tries to assist him. However, their interactions become tense when Zoey stumbles upon the stranger, creating a standoff.

The Sandins are faced with a violent confrontation as the purgers invade their home. Despite initially intending to hand over the stranger, they find themselves fighting for their lives against the relentless attackers.

In a desperate attempt to protect his family, James fights back against the purgers. Tragically, he is stabbed by the Polite Leader, leading the family to question their own morals and decisions during this chaotic night.

In a pivotal moment, Zoey takes matters into her own hands and kills the Polite Leader, altering the dynamics of the fight. Her courage helps shift the power balance as the family continues to defend themselves against the purgers.

Surprisingly, their once-friendly neighbors enter the home, revealing their intent to purge the Sandins as a supposed patriotic duty. The family faces betrayal on multiple fronts, intensifying their fight for survival.

As sirens indicate the conclusion of The Purge, the Sandin family stands together, having survived the harrowing night. They watch as the remaining neighbors and the stranger leave, signaling both relief and lingering dread about the future.