From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Director and writer James DeMonaco (Assault on Precinct 13, The Negotiator) delivers the best and most action-packed Purge yet when THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR, the third chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital HD on September 20, 2016 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on October 4, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  As the government prepares for its annual Purge, the one night a year when all crime is legal, America's New Founding Fathers are faced with strong opposition from a presidential hopeful and her supporters who wish to abolish the country's violent tradition.  With deleted scenes, a character spotlight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR offers viewers a closer look at the disturbing, thought-provoking and timely thriller. 

It  has  been  two  years  since  Leo  Barnes  (Frank Grillo) stopped  himself  from  a  regrettable  act  of revenge on Purge Night – the 12 hours of lawlessness. This year, the annual ritual comes at the eve of a heated presidential election with the nation deeply divided between those who are pro- and anti-Purge.  As head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), Leo's mission is to protect her during her controversial and contested run for president.  But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of Washington, D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.        

Collaborating with franchise creator James DeMonaco on THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR  are the series' producers: Blumhouse Productions' Jason Blum (Insidious and Ouija series and The Visit), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ouija), and DeMonaco's longtime production partner, Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).  Starring Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Zero Dark Thirty), Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost," "Once Upon a Time") and Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump, "Justified"), critics hail THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR  is "The best yet. A huge home run!"-Ben Lester, The Stashed.

BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY™and DVD

• Deleted Scenes
• Inside The Purge: Discover how Director James DeMonaco found the humanity in this gruesome tale, and hear cast and crew discuss the film's relevance to today's culture. Featuring interviews with Director James DeMonaco, Producer Jason Blum, and Cast Members Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson, and Edwin Hodge
• Character Spotlight- Leo: Go on set with Frank Grillo as he rehearses stunts, reviews choreography, and examines the weapons used by his character.

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FILMMAKERS
Cast: Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson
Casting By: Terri Taylor
Music By: Nathan Whitehead
Costume Designer: Elisabeth Vastola
Edited By: Todd E. Miller
Production Designer: Sharon Lomofsky
Director of Photography: Jacques Jouffret
Executive Producers: Luc Etienne, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson
Produced By: Jason Blum p.g.a., Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Sébastien K. Lemercier p.g.a.
Written and Directed By: James DeMonaco

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: October 4, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number:  61175983 (US)/ 61175971 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: Rated R for disturbing bloody violence and strong language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French   
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital Plus 2.0, Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 49 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: October 4, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61175977 (US)/ 61175973 (CDN)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: Rated R for disturbing bloody violence and strong language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French  
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 49 Minutes

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