The Purge

In the near future, the corporations that govern the United States have devised a way for citizens to release negative energy. It’s called “the Purge,” an annual 12-hour period during which all crimes are deemed legal. When James Sandin (Ethan Hawke) and his family provide sanctuary for a stranger in their locked-down home, they find themselves surrounded by bloodthirsty killers who want the man dead. Lena Headey, Max Burkholder also star in this terrifying sci-fi suspenser. 86 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, French; “making of” featurette.