The rules are broken.|Jun. 30, 2021|United States, Mexico, France|103 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Horror;Thriller
Description: The Forever Purge is a 2021 American dystopian action horror film directed by Everardo Valerio Gout and written by James DeMonaco, the creator of the series. Produced by Jason Blum and Michael Bay, it serves as the fifth installment in the Purge franchise and a direct sequel to *The Purge: Election Year*. The film stars Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, Leven Rambin, Alejandro Edda, and Will Patton. It follows a group of people trying to escape the United States after an insurrectionist movement continues committing crimes and murders nationwide even after the official Purge ends.
Originally planned for a July 2020 release, *The Forever Purge* was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and premiered theatrically on July 2, 2021, by Universal Pictures. It grossed $77 million worldwide against an $18 million budget but received mixed reviews. Critics praised the performances and action sequences but criticized the writing. A sixth film in the series is currently in development.
Set in 2048, the film takes place eight years after Charlene Roan’s presidential election. The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) have regained control of the U.S. government and reinstated the annual Purge with its original rules. Racial supremacy and nativism have surged across the nation, raising concerns about the Purge’s potential impact. The story follows Juan and Adela, a married migrant couple who illegally cross into Texas to escape a Mexican drug cartel and start a new life. Juan works on the Tucker family ranch while Adela finds work near Austin.
Ten months later, on the eve of the next Purge, Juan and Adela join a migrant community protected by armed security in a walled sanctuary. As the Purge begins, Adela encounters a nationalist group called the “Purge Purification Force” (PPF), which targets individuals they deem non-American.
Cast director: Mike Gunther
Cast actor: Josh Lucas, Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Will Patton, Leven Rambin, Cassidy Freeman, Susie Abromeit, Anthony Molinari, Sammi Rotibi, Mark Krenik
Original name: The Forever Purge