The Purge: Election Year 2016
"Keep America great"
Dive into the explosive third chapter of James DeMonaco's dystopian horror saga, The Purge: Election Year (2016), where political corruption meets brutal survival.
Director: James DeMonaco
Cast
Elizabeth Mitchell
Senator Charlie Roan
Frank Grillo
Leo Barnes
Mykelti Williamson
Joe Dixon
Betty Gabriel
Laney Rucker
J. J. Soria
Marcos
Raymond J. Barry
Leader Caleb Warrens
Edwin Hodge
Dante Bishop
Kyle Secor
Minister Edwidge Owens
Ethan Phillips
Chief Couper
Terry Serpico
Earl Danzinger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purge: Election Year (2016) about?
The film follows Leo Barnes, a former cop turned security chief, as he guards Senator Charlene Roan on the final Purge night. Betrayed by their own side, they're forced onto the lawless streets to outrun and outfight those hunting them.
Who directed The Purge: Election Year?
The movie was directed by franchise creator James DeMonaco, who also wrote the script and helmed the previous Purge films.
Who stars in The Purge: Election Year?
The ensemble cast includes Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Betty Gabriel, J. J. Soria, and Mykelti Williamson, each bringing intensity to the chaos.
Is The Purge: Election Year (2016) worth watching?
While not as critically praised as the first film, the third entry delivers high-energy action and timely themes. Fans of dystopian thrillers will appreciate its relentless pace and social allegory, even if it's lighter on deeper critique.
How long is The Purge: Election Year?
The runtime is 109 minutes, offering a tight, adrenaline-fueled experience from start to finish.
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About The Purge: Election Year (2016) — Political conspiracy meets dystopian terror in a survival thriller
Dive into the explosive third chapter of James DeMonaco's dystopian horror saga, The Purge: Election Year (2016), where political corruption meets brutal survival. Led by action icon Frank Grillo, the film follows former police sergeant Leo Barnes as he protects Senator Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), the presidential frontrunner vowing to dismantle the annual Purge. What begins as a night of security detail spirals into a high-stakes battle against rogue forces determined to see the bloodshed continue. With tension thick as the smog-choked streets, the story explores themes of power, betrayal, and the fragility of democracy under extreme pressure.
James DeMonaco delivers another pulse-pounding entry in the franchise, blending visceral action with sharp social commentary, set against a backdrop of neon-lit chaos. The cast brings grit and intensity, making The Purge: Election Year a gripping standout in the series, where every shadow hides a threat and survival is never guaranteed.
