THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR - BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND ON OCTOBER 4, 2016

THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND ONOCTOBER 4, 2016

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“THE BEST PURGE FILM YET” – OWEN GLEIBERMAN, VARIETY

Universal City, California, August 15, 2016 – 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.

IthasbeentwoyearssinceLeoBarnes(Frank Grillo) stoppedhimselffromaregrettableactof 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 whennohelpisavailable, theymuststayaliveorbothbe 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-RAYTM 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

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

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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