The Purge (2013 film)

The Purge is a 2013 American dystopian alternate future action horror film about a wealthy family that is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.
 * Directed and written by James DeMonaco.

Reminder all emergency services will be suspended for a 12-hour period during the purge. (taglines)
 * See also
 * The Purge (franchise)

Others

 * Anonymous Man (during the end credits) I lost my two sons last night. My boys. Yeah, I was a proud American. Not anymore. This country has taken everything from me. It's my fault. I could have protected them from the danger, god forgive me.

Dialogue

 * Charlie Sandin: Why don't you guys do it?
 * James Sandin: Because we don't feel the need to, Charlie. That's all.
 * Charlie Sandin: So, if you felt the need to, you would kill someone tonight?
 * James Sandin: Look, I know this is difficult to understand at your age, but tonight allows people a release for all the hatred and violence and aggression that they keep up inside them. Okay? And yes, if your mother and I were so inclined, uh, we would participate. Because it works. You don't remember how bad it was, Charlie. The poverty, all the crime. This night saved our country.


 * Mary: They can't get in here, right? They can't get into our home.
 * James Sandin: I don't know. It's hard to say.
 * Mary: You don't know? You sell these security systems. What do you mean, you don't know?
 * James Sandin: We have tested the system. It works 99% of the time. It looks good. It's strong. People stay away.
 * Mary: It looks good?
 * James Sandin: It's not built for worst-case scenarios.
 * Mary: Is it impenetrable?
 * James Sandin: No, nothing's impenetrable.


 * Leader: Sorry to interrupt, but I'd love to have a word. We are by your front door; I just need a moment, good sir. [James sees Leader and opens door.] There you are. Thank you for accepting my invitation. Tell me, why haven't you delivered the filthy swine to me yet? Are you protecting him? I certainly hope not, Mr. Sandin.
 * James: No, of course not. We just can't find him. You see, this is a misunderstanding. My son let him in. He is a young boy, he doesn't know better, you know. [Leader chuckles politely] But I support what occurs here tonight 100%, okay? I sell security equipment. I sell what would never deny yours, or anybody else's right to Purge. You are very-
 * Killer: [angrily] JUST GIVE US THE HOMELESS PIG, YOU FUCK!
 * ''[Leader shoots Killer in the head as James looks in shock and horror.]
 * Leader: [politely] Sorry about that. I don't condone that kind of behavior. Just keep in mind, Mr. Sandin: he was my friend, and you are not.

Cast

 * Ethan Hawke - James Sandin
 * Lena Headey - Mary Sandin
 * Max Burkholder - Charlie Sandin
 * Adelaide Kane - Zoey Sandin
 * Edwin Hodge - Bloody Stranger
 * Rhys Wakefield - Polite Leader
 * Tony Oller - Henry
 * Arija Bareikis - Mrs. Grace Ferrin
 * Tom Yi - Mr. Cali
 * Chris Mulkey - Mr. Halverson
 * Tisha French - Mrs. Halverson
 * Dana Bunch - Mr. Ferrin
 * Peter Gvozdas - Dr. Peter Buynak
 * David Basila - George
 * Karen Strassman - Newscaster