---
title: 'The First Purge (2018)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Gerard McMurray'
released: '2018-07-04'
runtime_minutes: 98
certification: 'R'
genres:
  - 'Action'
  - 'Horror'
  - 'Thriller'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-first-purge-2018'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6133466/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The First Purge (2018)

2018 · R · 98 min · Action, Horror, Thriller · United States


## Synopsis

The First Purge is a 2018 American dystopian action horror film serving as a prequel to The Purge film series and the fourth installment overall. Written by James DeMonaco and directed by Gerard McMurray, it is the first film in the franchise not directed by DeMonaco. It stars Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, and Steve Harris.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Gerard McMurray](https://cinepixo.com/people/gerard-mcmurray)
- **Screenplay:** [James DeMonaco](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-demonaco)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Kevin Lax](https://cinepixo.com/people/kevin-lax)
- **Producer:** [Michael Bay](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-bay)
- **Director of Photography:** [Anastas Michos](https://cinepixo.com/people/anastas-michos)
- **Editor:** [Jim Page](https://cinepixo.com/people/jim-page)

## Cast

- [Lex Scott Davis](https://cinepixo.com/people/lex-scott-davis)
- [Lauren Vélez](https://cinepixo.com/people/lauren-velez)
- [Melonie Diaz](https://cinepixo.com/people/melonie-diaz)
- [Marisa Tomei](https://cinepixo.com/people/marisa-tomei)
- [Steve Harris](https://cinepixo.com/people/steve-harris-2)
- [Joivan Wade](https://cinepixo.com/people/joivan-wade)
- [Mo McRae](https://cinepixo.com/people/mo-mcrae)

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Official site: https://www.thefirstpurge.com/
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-first-purge-2018
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