The Purge is a 2013 film that depicts a dystopian society where, for 12 hours each year, all crime, including murder, is legal. The story revolves around a wealthy family held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during this period. The film explores the concept of using this annual event as a means for the public to release their negative emotions and engage in criminal activities, with the implication of its societal and moral consequences
. The Purge has been described as a combination of a social allegory and a home-invasion thriller, aiming to make an intelligent point but ultimately devolving into violence and clichés
. The franchise includes several films and a television series, all centered on the premise of the annual Purge
