The First Purge (2018 film)
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| The First Purge | ||
| Theatrical release poster | ||
| Directed by | Gerard McMurray | |
| Produced by | Jason Blum Michael Bay Andrew Form Brad Fuller Sébastien K. Lemercier | |
| Written by | James DeMonaco | |
| Starring | Y'lan Noel Lex Scott Davis Joivan Wade Steve Harris | |
| Music by | Kevin Lax | |
| Cinematography | Anastas Michos | |
| Edited by | Jim Page | |
| Production company | Perfect World Pictures Platinum Dunes Blumhouse Productions Man in a Tree Productions | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures | |
| Release date | July 4, 2016 (United States) | |
| Running time | 97 minutes | |
| Country | United States | |
| Language | English | |
| Budget | $13 million | |
| Box office | $137 million | |
The First Purge is a 2018 American action horror film directed by Gerard McMurray and starring Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Mugga, Lauren Vélez, Kristen Solis, and Marisa Tomei. The fourth installment in the Purge franchise, the film is a prequel depicting the origins of the annual "Purge", a 12-hour span once a year in which all crime in America, including murder, is legal; it originates as an experiment confined to Staten Island with financial incentive for those who stay on the island for its duration, but the New Founding Fathers are determined to get the results they want by any means necessary. Written and produced by James DeMonaco, it marks the first film of the series not to be directed by him.
The First Purge was released on July 4, 2018, by Universal Pictures. It has grossed over $137 million worldwide, becoming the highest grossing entry in the franchise, but, like its predecessors, received mixed reviews from critics.
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[edit] Plot
[edit] Cast
- Y'lan Noel as Dmitri
- Lex Scott Davis as Nya
- Joivan Wade as Isaiah
- Mugga as Dolores
- Christian Robinson as Capital A
- Lauren Vélez as Luisa
- Kristen Solis as Selina
- Marisa Tomei as Dr. May Updale/The Architect
- Cindy Robinson as Purge Announcement Voice
- Levy Tran as Roenick
- Patch Darragh as Arlo Sabian/Chief of Staff
- Maria Rivera as Anna
- Chyna Layne as Elsa
- Siya as Blaise
- Melonie Diaz as Juani
- Mo McRae as 7 & 7
- Steve Harris as Freddy
- Rotimi Paul as Skeletor
- Kevin Carrigan as General Smiley
[edit] Production
[edit] Development
[edit] Casting
On September 19, 2017, newcomers Y'lan Noel and Lex Scott Davis were cast in the film as the lead characters, and the setting was announced as Staten Island.
[edit] Filming
Principal photography began in mid September 2017 in Buffalo, New York. Filming wrapped on November 8, 2017.
[edit] Music
Kevin Lax composed the score for the film, replacing Nathan Whitehead. Back Lot Music released the soundtrack.
[edit] Reception
[edit] Box office
[edit] Critical response
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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