what is purge night

Purge Night is an event that takes place in the fictional world of The Purge franchise. It is a 12-hour period from 7 PM to 7 AM, during which all crime is legal, including murder, theft, and assault. The event was established by the New Founding Fathers of America, a fictional organization that has taken control of the United States in the franchises universe. The idea behind Purge Night is that it allows citizens to release their pent-up aggression and become better, harder-working citizens the other 364 days of the year. However, it is also used as a method of artificial population control, with the unemployed poor in slum neighborhoods and some working-class people usually being the main targets. The franchises films and TV series explore the impact of Purge Night on American society, including its effects on crime rates, the economy, and social unrest.