The film depicts an experiment conducted on Staten Island by a new political party, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA). The NFFA offers cash payouts to residents to stay and participate in a 12-hour period of legalized crime. Thematic Elements
Reports on highlight its role as a prequel to the franchise, focusing on the origins of the annual "Purge" night as a localized experiment. Film Overview Release Date: July 4, 2018. Director: Gerard McMurray. Writer: James DeMonaco, the creator of the series. The First Purge YIFY