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Pete Davidson Starring In New Horror Film From The Creator Of ‘The Purge’

“SNL” star and comedian Pete Davidson has signed on to star in the new horror-thriller from The Purge creator James DeMonaco, Deadline is reporting. In the film, titled The Home, Davidson will star as Max, a troubled man who discovers that the old folks’ home where he works is hiding a sinister secret. “As he investigates the building and its forbidden fourth floor, he starts to uncover connections to his own past and upbringing as a foster child.” Davidson has been busy over the last few years between his gig on “SNL”, starring in The King of Staten Island, making an appearance in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad, and lending his voice to the animated series “The Freak Brothers.” Last year DeMonaco sat down with us for an interview to talk about the latest installment of The Purge franchise, The Forever Purge as well as the rest of the franchise which he wrote or directed most of. BE sure to check

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 14, 2022

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Franchise Creator James DeMonaco Talks About ‘The Forever Purge’ & More In Our Interview

In 2013, we were introduced to The Purge. Since then, we’ve got four sequels, with the newest installment being The Forever Purge, which has just been released. I sat down with James DeMacaco, the creator, writer, and frequent director of the franchise to discuss The Forever Purge and more. In The Forever Purge, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones”), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 17, 2021

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‘The Forever Purge’ Is Here!

This summer, all the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead may never end in The Forever Purge. 2018’s The First Purge shattered records, now Blumhouse’s infamous terror franchise hurtles into innovative new territory as members of an underground movement, no longer satisfied with one annual night of anarchy and murder, decide to overtake America through an unending campaign of mayhem and massacre. And no one is safe. In the film, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 23, 2021

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‘The Forever Purge’ Release Date Moved Up!

The Purge creator James DeMonaco is back with the final film of the franchise, The Forever Purge. It was originally set to be released in 2020, then scheduled for a July 9, 2021, theatrical premiere. Now, the movie has a new release date, July 2, 2021! According to THR, the movie, “takes the Purge out of its usual metropolitan setting while still dealing with class and race issues in the way the previous films have,” Reports also state that, the movie will take place after the events of Election Year and will center on Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and Juan (Tenoch Huerta), who finds solace at a Texan ranch, having fled a drug cartel in Mexico. Things go awry when a group of outsiders decides to keep purging beyond the allotted time. “True Detective” actor Leven Rambin stars alongside Will Patton, Cassidy Freeman, Ana de la Reguera, and Tenoch Huerta. Everardo Gout (Mars) directs from DeMonaco’s script. As soon

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 10, 2021

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New Details And More Surface For ‘The Forever Purge’

Details surrounding The Forever Purge, the last film of the franchise, have begun to emerge including the new release date and details about its plot. THR reports that according to its sources, the movie “takes the Purge out of its usual metropolitan setting while still dealing with class and race issues in the way the previous films have.” The Forever Purge‘s first image debuted earlier today over at Total Film. They also report that the movie will take place after the events of Election Year and will center on Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and Juan (Tenoch Huerta), who finds solace at a Texan ranch, having fled a drug cartel in Mexico. But things “go awry when a group of outsiders decides to keep purging beyond the allotted time when people can break any and all laws.” The Forever Purge stars “True Detective’s” Leven Rambin, as well as Will Patton, Cassidy Freeman, Ana de la Reguera, and Tenoch Huerta. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 7, 2021

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Glory, Glory Hallelujah, “The Purge’s” Season 2 Trailer Is Here!

The second season of “The Purge” is gearing up to unleash hell this October and we’ve got the new blood-drenched trailer that teases this season might be the biggest Purge yet. Based on the hit movie franchise, “The Purge” revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before into what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year for the first time. The cast includes Derek Luke (“13 Reasons Why”), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (“The Son”) and Never Goin’ Back actor Joel Allen. Season 2 is executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, who executive produces along

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2019

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Everardo Gout To Helm New Installment Of ‘The Purge’

Everardo Gout, who helmed several episodes Nat Geo’s “Mars” has signed on to direct the next installment of The Purge franchise for Blumhouse, Platinum Dunes, and Universal Pictures. Following the success of last year’s The First Purge (review), which is the highest-grossing film of the franchise, creator James DeMonaco, who penned the first three films, is returning to pen the script. The franchise centers on the annual day where for 12 hours all crime is legal. The plot for the new installment is being kept under wraps at this point but we assume the movie will follow the same pattern. Jason Blum, Man in a Tree duo Demonaco and Sébastien K. Lemercier will produce alongside Platinum Dunes’ Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form. The Purge 5 is set to be released on July 10, 2020. The movie isn’t the only Purge project on the way, USA’s “The Purge” series’ second season will premiere this fall.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 2, 2019

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A First Look At Season Two Of “The Purge” (Trailer)

USA and Blumhouse’s hit series “The Purge” is set to return this fall and Today, we’ve got the first look teaser to share with you! Based on the hit movie franchise, “The Purge” revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. Premiering this fall on USA Network, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before into what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year. Previously announced cast members include Derek Luke (“13 Reasons Why”), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (“The Son”) and Never Goin’ Back actor Joel Allen. “The Purge” Season 2 is executive produced by franchise creator James DeMonaco, who executive produces along with his partner for Man in a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 23, 2019

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“The Purge” Renewed For Season Two

USA’s series adaptation “The Purge“, which revolves around the 12-hour annual event where all crime is legal, has been renewed for its second season. Jason Blum of Blumhouse was very excited about the news for the series that Blumhouse produces. “James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way. We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.” Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, the show follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period where all crime is legal, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. The cast for season one includes Billy Baldwin, Gabrial Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hanah Anderson, Colin Woodell, Reed Diamond, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, and Paulina Gálvez.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 7, 2018

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Witness A New Era Begin With ‘The First Purge’ – On Digital This September

The New Founding Fathers invite you to witness The First Purge, the origin story and fourth chapter of the much-loved franchise on Digital and the app Movies Anywhere next week. When the New Founding Fathers of America look to push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, a radical sociological theory that vents aggression is tested among an isolated community. But once the violence of oppressors clashes with the rage of the marginalized, the contagion of the experiment explodes and rapidly spreads, leading to a revolution. The First Purge takes audiences back to where the nightmare all began in this timely and relevant horror-thriller, including gripping bonus features appealing to fans of the franchise. “Now with the New Founding Fathers of America in charge of America’s political landscape, change is inevitably coming. When Dr. Updale (Marisa Tomei) presents the chance for a risky, theoretical social experiment to become a live phenomenon, The Purge is born.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 12, 2018

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