Annual Law Suspension: Committing Crimes, Including Homicide, Goes Unpunished for a Day

In the sweltering summer of 2014, "The Purge: Anarchy" hit the silver screen, offering a chilling vision of a world where all crime, including murder, is legal for a 12-hour period. This sequel to the original "The Purge," directed by James DeMonaco, was distributed by Universal Pictures and boasted a budget of $9 million.

The film's script was penned by DeMonaco himself, and it follows a harrowing tale of a couple and a helpless woman with her daughter, who find themselves stranded and defenseless during the annual Purge. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Nathan Whitehead, adding an extra layer of tension to the already suspenseful narrative.

"The Purge: Anarchy" features a stellar cast, including Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, and Michael K. Williams. The film was met with critical reviews, with EMP and Kommsie both offering their insights.

Jason Blum, the producer of the film, expressed his thoughts on the sequel. He found it watchable and entertaining for a short while, but felt that more could have been made of the topic. Blum, along with Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller, Sebastien Lemercier, and Michael Bay, were involved in the production of "The Purge: Anarchy."

Interestingly, Sebastian Fiebiger, an editor, initially found the first part of "The Purge" intriguing but didn't watch it immediately. He later watched "The Purge: Anarchy" as a Blu-ray, providing a unique perspective on the film.

With a running time of 103 minutes, "The Purge: Anarchy" offers a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of a society that sanctions lawlessness for a single night. Despite its brief runtime, the film leaves a lasting impression, inviting viewers to ponder the implications of a world where the rules of society are suspended for a night of unbridled chaos.

Annual Law Suspension: Committing Crimes, Including Homicide, Goes Unpunished for a Day