The Purge (2018) s01e01 Episode Script
What Is America?
My darlings, it is almost your commencement.
You are so beautiful, my angels.
Miguel, I don't know if you will ever get this letter.
I hope you know that I am okay and that I am loved and that I am ready.
Please don't worry.
Don't be sad.
I'm joining Mom and Dad on the Anniversary of their Giving.
I am stepping into the Invisible, where they are waiting for me.
They miss me, and they love me.
And I miss them so much.
I'm sure you do, too.
I think about them every day.
I love you, Miguel.
I always will.
Love, Penelope.
Mom, please.
Enough.
I'm not going to say it again.
Excuse me.
Sorry, very busy.
Commencement is close.
You guys don't count as a hospital, huh? The NFFA doesn't care about protecting drug addicts and alcoholics.
We have to lock down like everyone else.
What do you need? My name is Miguel.
Uh, I called a few times this morning.
I'm here to see my sister.
No visitors are allowed today.
Look, I've been away a while, and I need to know I'm sorry.
I can't help you.
Look, c-can you just please promise me that you'll have a safe place for her tonight? Mom, I really want one.
I'm not going to say it again stop asking.
He wants a gun.
He's finally old enough to understand what this holiday is all about.
He's terrified.
I'm not scared.
Hey, you want to know something? I'm scared, too.
I'm scared every Purge.
But I learned a trick when I joined the Marines.
One day, the bad guys had us surrounded.
And our sergeant, he noticed that we were all scared.
And you know what he had us do? Hold hands.
- What? - Yeah.
He said that it was scientifically proven that if you hold hands with someone, it lessens your fear.
- Really? - Yeah.
Can you imagine how we looked? A bunch of tough Marines, all holding hands together.
Yeah, we felt silly.
But then it worked.
The fear went away.
Thank you.
Yeah.
What's your sister's name? Penelope Guerrero.
Oh, I'm sorry.
She checked out a few months ago.
Ch checked out? Where did she go? I'm not permitted to give away patient information.
- Ma'am, please.
I-it's - It's federal law.
It's the Purge, it's Just, please.
But that doesn't mean I can stop you from finding what you need when I walk away.
I hope you find her.
Penelope's a really sweet person.
Henry.
- God damn it.
- Okay.
My baby! - Hey.
- Hi.
I brought your favorite flowers.
Oh, good.
It'll cover up the awful smell of this damn hospital food.
Well, Rose says that you'll be home in a few days, that you're doing great better than expected.
You going to or coming from work? Going to.
On Purge Night? You need to be staying here with me.
This is the safest place in the city.
The office is safe.
Mom, I wouldn't be going if it wasn't.
I'll be fine.
They take care of us there.
They do.
You know, I thought by now, you'd be in a position where you wouldn't have to work on a night like this.
You and me both.
If you'd had just played the game a little Oh, Mom, don't start.
Don't do that.
I have to go, Mom.
It's getting close to commencement.
Take all of your meds and don't give everyone a hard time.
I wouldn't be Lorraine Barbour if I didn't give everybody a hard time.
Mwah.
- Be safe, okay? - Mm-hmm.
- Call me.
- Love you.
- Call me.
- Love you.
You okay, babe? What's on your mind? Oh, I was just wondering what it's going to be like over there.
I mean, we really have no idea how these people celebrate the Purge.
Oh, don't think about it.
Find a corner, hide, and wait to be summoned.
Jenna, does it look like a rental? No way.
You look amazing.
Me? Beautiful, as always.
Can't lie I am nervous as shit.
Don't be.
It'll be safer than any other place - in the country over there.
- Not that I just I want it to all go well.
You know, an opportunity like this comes around once in 12 lifetimes.
It's going to go great.
This is just a formality.
The only reason we're being invited is 'cause he wants to do this with us.
We're making a deal with the Devil, babe.
We are taking the Devil's money.
We're going to do great things with it.
And I hope there are no surprises tonight.
She won't be there.
No worries.
Tonight's our night.
This is a game changer.
This is everything we ever wanted for us, for our family.
- Only 84 minutes to go - before the Purge sirens start blaring.
- If box store sales are any indication, - this year may be bigger than ever, as guns, ammunition, and survival goods are flying off the shelves.
It's an arms race in many neighborhoods as locals struggle to find better weaponry than their neighbors, and semiautomatic rifles are all but scarce at most outlets.
911 calls are spiking in record numbers, as nervous citizens make last-minute calls, while police and fire prepare to go off duty.
If you don't have a high-tech security system, do what you can before it's too late.
Security experts warn that Purgers have grown increasingly bold, specifically targeting homes that have been secured with nothing more than plywood and nails.
Want a Purge mask, sir? God, are you nuts? I don't know where Henry is.
I know you know where he is.
Oh, why are you breaking my balls like this? Man, I don't know where she is.
It ain't the Purge yet, fella.
Can't you wait another hour? Stay down.
What did I do to deserve this? Aren't you supposed to be gone somewhere fighting some stupid war? Lucky for you, I just got back.
Now, tell me where Henry is.
No more bullshit, Asshole.
- Please, please, please.
- I don't know.
- Where? - I don't know, man.
Maybe he's at the Row.
- Well, then let's go visit the Row.
- Oh! Let me out of here! Hey.
You're not working tonight, are you, Jane? Overseas markets don't care about the Purge.
Girl, good luck.
Thanks.
Hey, boss.
Hey, employee.
Chiho's landed in Tokyo.
Should be at the office before we dive in.
- Everything okay? - Fine.
Fine.
Oh, how's your mom? Doing well.
Thanks for asking, Mark.
Good, good.
Oh.
First time I've ever worked on Purge Night.
It's, uh it's weird.
There's no better place to be than here.
It's 5:51 p.
m.
just 69 minutes until the Purge begins.
If you're not locked down, - you're almost out of time.
- Names? Mark Cantoff, Jane Barbour.
They're good.
Great.
Now let me take you through the rules.
Once the Purge begins, this 38th floor will be locked down as a safe zone.
Security and all workers, including the both of you, have signed waivers, giving up their rights to Purge on this floor for the entire evening.
Everyone on 38 except security will be unarmed.
We can only guarantee your safety on this floor.
Do you understand these rules? Thank you for your cooperation.
Enjoy the evening.
Hello, everyone.
- Hi, Jane.
- Hi.
Hello.
- Hi, Jane.
- Hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Jane, I spoke with Chiho, and she is She's on the ground already, I heard.
Oh, did you guys come here together or ? Of course.
Mark spent the afternoon with me reviewing everything for tonight.
Relax, Alison, I'm joking.
The two of you need to put aside your nonsense and play nice tonight.
There's a lot to do.
Now, get Chiho on the phone while I settle.
Afterwards, I'll prep the troops on what we should expect, okay? Okay? We are the scarred, the beaten, the souls irreparably damaged, and it is that shared pain that allows us to understand each other so deeply.
Tonight that suffering ends, my darlings.
I will be your guide into the Invisible, where there is no pain, only love.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Come.
The Giving Time is near.
Let us ready.
All right.
Hey, guys.
- Going out tonight? - Oh, God.
Yep.
Stay safe, Ross.
Oh, yeah.
You, too.
Come on, come on.
Stay! You know, sometimes I wish we Purged, babe.
I mean, Ross and his mutt would be gone for good, and we wouldn't have to navigate huge piles of dog shit on our lawn anymore.
This could be a grand night.
Well, we are going out during Purge for the first time ever.
You're saying we should take advantage? - Huh.
Okay.
- Yeah.
Sorry for making you work so close to Purge.
Yeah, you're not you're not working all night, are you? Eh, some guys do.
Driving around crazies for that Purge surge money.
Not me, though.
You guys are my last trip.
I go home and lock in.
I know this place the Stanton residence.
What, is it some kind of fancy NFFA Purge party? We don't know.
It's, uh it's our first time being invited.
Uh, Purging's not our thing.
Why the hell you going, then? Uh, it's, um, kind of a business deal.
Like some New Founding Fathers shit, huh? No, it's not.
It's nothing like that.
We're trying to get an investment that will help us build housing for the poor the less fortunate.
I always wondered something about these big parties.
How can you trust anyone? We had to sign a release that guarantees we can't Purge or be Purged.
Yeah, they administer background checks.
I get it.
Rich people don't kill each other on Purge Night.
We're not rich, far from it.
Tonight you are.
First things first, team Ryker Moore Equity is safer than our homes tonight, so let's put the Purge out of our minds so we can all focus on work nothing else.
Now, I want to stress the following each of you brings something to this deal that is integral to its closure closure that must happen before our markets open in the morning.
It's a lot of detailed work.
Let's do it together, and we can all be rewarded.
And if we close this deal early, which is possible if the Japanese markets turn in our favor, we can do some celebrating.
I brought a case of Don Julio 1942 that we can all share, okay? - All right, so let's get to it.
- Sorry to interrupt.
Excuse me.
Sorry to interrupt.
Good evening, everyone.
Good evening.
Good evening, Jane.
I just wanted to thank everyone.
An all-nighter is one thing, but an all-nighter on Purge Night is another whole level of commitment, and I can't thank you enough for doing this.
It's unfortunate, but we had no choice.
Talk about bad timing.
- No, David, please.
- No problem.
As you know, Jane is much smarter than me.
That's why I hired her.
She makes me look good.
But sometimes a little dumbing down can't hurt to clarify things, and I'm good at dumbing, so here goes.
You'll all get larger bonuses if you close the Chiho deal tonight, all of you.
We do what we do for money, and you'll make much more if you deliver.
Great, I love it.
Let's get to work.
I'll touch base later.
Jane, the room is yours.
I'll get out of your way now.
I forgot that you were the eavesdropping type, David.
You know, I'm always watching and listening, Jane.
Talk later.
Keep me posted.
Okay, let's get to it.
Come on, where are you? I told you, she's not home, babe.
She's still away in Africa.
Just relax, focus on why we came here.
- Okay? - Yeah.
- You're clear.
- Thank you.
Ma'am, hands up.
Turn around, ma'am.
Thank you, you're clear.
Yeah.
Hands up.
Hey.
It's our time, sweetie our time to escape all the pain to escape your father, that monster, forever.
Remember Good Leader's words? They'll guide you into the Invisible.
I don't see the Stantons anywhere.
I think they've been greeting all their guests.
Why don't you go look for Mr.
Stanton, babe? The quicker we start that conversation, the sooner we can find a room and avoid any Purging that's going to happen.
The sooner I start the conversation? What about you? This is our company 50/50.
Oh, no, no, no.
I'm creative, you're business.
You would never mess with my designs.
I don't mess with your negotiating.
This is you, partner.
Hey, I love you.
Now go make that son of a bitch pay for making us come here to the belly of the beast on Purge Night.
- Mm.
- Oh, and don't forget after you close the deal, he's probably going to make a pitch for us - to become NFFA party members.
- No, I know, I'm ready for it.
I'll deflect my way out of it.
And remember, Billy Sabian closed a huge deal for his start-up here last year, and he didn't join, all right? So the deal's not predicated upon it.
Cold, hard money drives Stanton way more than politics.
You wear that rented tux very well, Mr.
Betancourt.
That is a confidence builder, Mrs.
Betancourt.
Now go make our dreams come true.
Yes, ma'am.
Hi.
Um, seltzer with lime, please.
Yes, ma'am.
- Ma'am.
- I've already had some.
Hors d'oeuvres, ma'am? What? No, come back here! Do you know what you did? Look at me when I talk to you! Look at me! Do you know how long it takes? Let's go.
Up.
Is Henry here? Speak.
I feel like no matter what I say, you're going beat my ass He's in there! Are you sure? Sometimes he's there, sometimes he's not.
I don't know, maybe.
All right.
You're my escort, you hear me? - You're going to get me inside.
- Whoa, whoa.
Ah! What? No, no, I don't think - that is not a good idea.
- Walk.
No, this is not a good idea.
- Who is it? - Hey, hey, hey.
T, it's me, Asshole.
It's all good.
I got a I got a buddy.
Who the hell is this? Oh, it's me, it's cool.
Lenz, this is just a buddy.
What what's with Kaylee? Why is she cuffed? She been dipping in your stash? No, man.
That's for her own good.
We're having a little holiday soiree later, and sweet Kaylee's going to be our Purge dessert.
You boys should come, too.
It's Purge Night.
Anything goes! I'll pass.
I'm looking for Henry.
I'm an old friend.
I know all of Henry's friends.
But I don't know your ass.
My ass has been away a while.
Well, where's your ass been? My ass has been in the Marines.
Hot shit! Yeah.
Soldier boy.
G.
I.
Joe.
So, Rambo what you want with Henry? You know, I'd like to re-connect.
- You know, it's been a while.
- Look out! Help.
Please.
These bastards are not your friends.
Never come back here.
I will check and make sure that you don't.
Understand? Look at me.
Look at me.
It's almost commencement.
Do you have a safe place to go tonight? My parents don't live far away.
They're pretty pissed off at me, but they'll let me in.
Okay, the city's about to turn into hell.
You need to go there, now.
Thank you so much.
Go with your family, Kaylee, quick.
There's an eerie and unsettling scene in this neighborhood.
The streets are nearly empty, as Purge commencement is now only 35 minutes away.
In the last few minutes, we have seen a few vehicles crossing behind us and some stragglers now at this point jogging or even running to get to what we assume is some sort of safe haven.
Others have looked out from behind mostly closed curtains, but for the most part, this area is a ghost town.
- Hey.
- Oh, hey.
Sorry.
Uh, I just want everything to go smoothly with this deal.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
So Mark and I were wondering About who's getting the VP position.
This is not the time or the place to speak about it.
That's actually not what I was going to talk about, Jane.
One of the interns brought pastry.
We were wondering if you wanted any.
Alison, look Where are you, Penelope? Hey.
What are you still doing here? I didn't say it in there because I didn't want them to hear.
- What? - Say what? I know who you're looking for your sister.
And I know where you need to go, but you ain't going to like it.
Ms.
Barber.
It's minutes away from commencement.
This is the only secure floor in the building.
I'll be fine.
Back in a few minutes.
We can't guarantee your safety.
Don't worry.
It's not for you.
Oh, shit! Wait.
I told you, no transactions until the Purge begins.
Sorry, sorry.
Okay.
- So sorry, miss.
Are you okay? - Oh, God.
Please, don't don't apologize.
I wasn't looking where I was going.
I don't want to bother you, but maybe you could help me.
Do you have Tylenol? I'm not feeling too well.
Yes, of course.
Please follow me.
It's none of my business, but I saw what happened with Mrs.
Stanton earlier.
Is your wrist okay? I'm fine.
Thanks for asking.
She's probably just tense and uptight and wants everything to be perfect for this stupid Purge party.
It's not an excuse, but it's something.
- You don't like this night? - No, I don't at all.
I'm not even NFFA.
May I ask, why are you here, then? A business opportunity.
Yeah, right.
Mr.
Stanton likes doing business on Purge Night.
I overhear a lot.
Is there anything else you need, Miss, um Jenna, call me Jenna.
No, I don't need anything else.
And your name is? - Catalina.
- Catalina.
It's nice to meet you.
You too, Miss - Sorry, Jenna.
- That's okay.
Thank you.
You are a lifesaver.
Lila.
Prognosticators are predicting a record turnout tonight.
So, unless you want to release the beast, get home ASAP, as we are minutes away from the annual blood holiday.
Is anyone here? Is anyone here, God damn it? Are you here to join us? Become our brother to serve her? Good Leader accepts one, accepts all.
- What? What the hell? - Please, join us.
We always have room for more.
We were just about to lock down for the night.
- Good Leader will be back - Shut the hell up! We didn't mean to agitate you.
Agitation is never our intent.
- How can we help you? - I'm looking for someone someone who might be here my sister.
Of course.
Goddess Penny, Sister Penny.
We know what happened to you and your sister on the very first Purge.
- You're both so special - Enough.
Look, she wrote me this letter.
"I'm joining them on their Anniversary "stepping out of my flesh and into the Giving, into the Invisible.
" She's talking about our parents that were killed on Purge Night years ago.
So I know she's in deep shit tonight.
What is the Giving? What is the Invisible? She's Giving.
It's her time.
We're not ready yet, none of us.
We're just too young now.
- What does it mean to "Give"? - To help them those in need, those have anger and hatred in their flesh, those who must release it.
- I don't understand.
Is she Purging? - No, never.
She's being Purged upon.
What? What is the goddamn Invisible? It's what you call Heaven, but it's different.
It's where lucky OMF Goddess Penny is going tonight where she will rejoin your parents.
Where is my sister right now? - Hi.
- Oh, God.
I was just looking for you.
Are you okay? You look pale.
I'm fine.
Just my stomach's upset.
- Did you find him? - Oh, I saw him.
But he was busy talking to someone else, so I didn't want to interrupt.
Everyone.
Everyone, can I have your attention? We are just minutes away from the start of this glorious holiday.
But first, I wanted to thank all of you for coming.
I am so proud to be not only the host of our annual party, but to be, along with my husband, co-chairs of the state's New Founding Fathers - benefactor committee.
- Hear, hear.
Most of you are major donors to the NFFA, and those who are not will be convinced to open their wallets later tonight.
We should all feel proud of what we've accomplished over these last few years.
It's our private money, our generous donations to the New Founding Fathers that have not only put them in the White House, but is what keeps them there.
I like to call our donations long-term ideological investments.
Our support of the NFFA helps them implement policies and programs we believe in, including the Purge the great liquidator of our time.
"Liquidator"? Tonight on our holiday, we celebrate our accomplishments.
We pat ourselves on the back because we made this country great.
So thank you.
And I hope this party is as good as last year's.
Okay, okay, enough political talk.
Let's begin.
Oh, wait.
In case anyone forgot, once we lock down, we won't be opening the barricades until the Purge is over for obvious safety reasons.
So, uh, this is your last chance, folks.
Anyone want out? Are you sure you want to do this? Well yeah.
Lockdown complete! Ladies, bring out the gifts.
Everyone, please, take one.
We have a Purge theme tonight.
You'll understand when you see it.
Don't be afraid.
Go ahead.
Take one.
And our maids will tell you about the person who you'll be wearing tonight.
David Berkowitz? Son of Sam? Are you kidding me? This is insane.
Who the hell is this? Susan Denise Atkins was a member of the Charles Mason family, who committed nine murders in the summer of 1969.
Okay, let's just put them on so we don't stick out.
We wear these masks to commemorate those who paved the way and Purged before it was legal.
They risked their freedom because they knew the incredible, life-changing, healing power of violence, of killing.
Okay, wow.
I think all of you have your masks on now.
Great.
We are just seconds away now, so if you'd please direct your attention toward these screens.
This is not a test.
This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of The Annual Purge sanctioned by the U.
S.
government.
Weapons of Class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge.
All other weapons are restricted.
Government officials of ranking ten have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed.
Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours.
Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.
m.
, when The Purge concludes.
Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America a nation reborn.
May God be with you all.
Okay.
Let the fun begin! My God.
Maybe we should have gotten the hell out of here.
Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah! Whoo! Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
We need to go find Albert and close that goddamn deal so we can Lila, good to see you.
How wonderful to see you.
There's no turning back.
You can follow my progress live on the app you downloaded.
- Right.
- You're our third tonight.
Depending on what I run into, it may not get filled for several hours.
- Okay.
- You got it? I got it.
Yeah! Whoo! Look at those crazy bastards.
Don't worry.
I know you will.
Toward the lot.
The Giving is here now.
Now we must do our duty.
We help the sinners release their hatred.
We step out of our flesh and become vessels by which to carry their sins.
The Earth's children will reap the rewards of our selflessness, and we will exit righteously, escaping the darkness of our life and reaping the rewards of the Invisible, my children.
This one last moment of suffering will lead to eternal love.
Arthur, it is your time to give.
I've loved myself too much and I've loved you all too little.
Bye, Arthur.
We love you, Arthur.
Enter in peace.
Purify his flesh.
Cleanse his soul.
The Giving is here.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify his flesh.
Cleanse his soul.
The Giving is here.
The Invisible awaits.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Take me to the Invisible.
Take me to the Invisible.
- Take me - Step into the Invisible.
It's time to give.
It's time to give.
It's my time to give.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
You are so beautiful, my angels.
Miguel, I don't know if you will ever get this letter.
I hope you know that I am okay and that I am loved and that I am ready.
Please don't worry.
Don't be sad.
I'm joining Mom and Dad on the Anniversary of their Giving.
I am stepping into the Invisible, where they are waiting for me.
They miss me, and they love me.
And I miss them so much.
I'm sure you do, too.
I think about them every day.
I love you, Miguel.
I always will.
Love, Penelope.
Mom, please.
Enough.
I'm not going to say it again.
Excuse me.
Sorry, very busy.
Commencement is close.
You guys don't count as a hospital, huh? The NFFA doesn't care about protecting drug addicts and alcoholics.
We have to lock down like everyone else.
What do you need? My name is Miguel.
Uh, I called a few times this morning.
I'm here to see my sister.
No visitors are allowed today.
Look, I've been away a while, and I need to know I'm sorry.
I can't help you.
Look, c-can you just please promise me that you'll have a safe place for her tonight? Mom, I really want one.
I'm not going to say it again stop asking.
He wants a gun.
He's finally old enough to understand what this holiday is all about.
He's terrified.
I'm not scared.
Hey, you want to know something? I'm scared, too.
I'm scared every Purge.
But I learned a trick when I joined the Marines.
One day, the bad guys had us surrounded.
And our sergeant, he noticed that we were all scared.
And you know what he had us do? Hold hands.
- What? - Yeah.
He said that it was scientifically proven that if you hold hands with someone, it lessens your fear.
- Really? - Yeah.
Can you imagine how we looked? A bunch of tough Marines, all holding hands together.
Yeah, we felt silly.
But then it worked.
The fear went away.
Thank you.
Yeah.
What's your sister's name? Penelope Guerrero.
Oh, I'm sorry.
She checked out a few months ago.
Ch checked out? Where did she go? I'm not permitted to give away patient information.
- Ma'am, please.
I-it's - It's federal law.
It's the Purge, it's Just, please.
But that doesn't mean I can stop you from finding what you need when I walk away.
I hope you find her.
Penelope's a really sweet person.
Henry.
- God damn it.
- Okay.
My baby! - Hey.
- Hi.
I brought your favorite flowers.
Oh, good.
It'll cover up the awful smell of this damn hospital food.
Well, Rose says that you'll be home in a few days, that you're doing great better than expected.
You going to or coming from work? Going to.
On Purge Night? You need to be staying here with me.
This is the safest place in the city.
The office is safe.
Mom, I wouldn't be going if it wasn't.
I'll be fine.
They take care of us there.
They do.
You know, I thought by now, you'd be in a position where you wouldn't have to work on a night like this.
You and me both.
If you'd had just played the game a little Oh, Mom, don't start.
Don't do that.
I have to go, Mom.
It's getting close to commencement.
Take all of your meds and don't give everyone a hard time.
I wouldn't be Lorraine Barbour if I didn't give everybody a hard time.
Mwah.
- Be safe, okay? - Mm-hmm.
- Call me.
- Love you.
- Call me.
- Love you.
You okay, babe? What's on your mind? Oh, I was just wondering what it's going to be like over there.
I mean, we really have no idea how these people celebrate the Purge.
Oh, don't think about it.
Find a corner, hide, and wait to be summoned.
Jenna, does it look like a rental? No way.
You look amazing.
Me? Beautiful, as always.
Can't lie I am nervous as shit.
Don't be.
It'll be safer than any other place - in the country over there.
- Not that I just I want it to all go well.
You know, an opportunity like this comes around once in 12 lifetimes.
It's going to go great.
This is just a formality.
The only reason we're being invited is 'cause he wants to do this with us.
We're making a deal with the Devil, babe.
We are taking the Devil's money.
We're going to do great things with it.
And I hope there are no surprises tonight.
She won't be there.
No worries.
Tonight's our night.
This is a game changer.
This is everything we ever wanted for us, for our family.
- Only 84 minutes to go - before the Purge sirens start blaring.
- If box store sales are any indication, - this year may be bigger than ever, as guns, ammunition, and survival goods are flying off the shelves.
It's an arms race in many neighborhoods as locals struggle to find better weaponry than their neighbors, and semiautomatic rifles are all but scarce at most outlets.
911 calls are spiking in record numbers, as nervous citizens make last-minute calls, while police and fire prepare to go off duty.
If you don't have a high-tech security system, do what you can before it's too late.
Security experts warn that Purgers have grown increasingly bold, specifically targeting homes that have been secured with nothing more than plywood and nails.
Want a Purge mask, sir? God, are you nuts? I don't know where Henry is.
I know you know where he is.
Oh, why are you breaking my balls like this? Man, I don't know where she is.
It ain't the Purge yet, fella.
Can't you wait another hour? Stay down.
What did I do to deserve this? Aren't you supposed to be gone somewhere fighting some stupid war? Lucky for you, I just got back.
Now, tell me where Henry is.
No more bullshit, Asshole.
- Please, please, please.
- I don't know.
- Where? - I don't know, man.
Maybe he's at the Row.
- Well, then let's go visit the Row.
- Oh! Let me out of here! Hey.
You're not working tonight, are you, Jane? Overseas markets don't care about the Purge.
Girl, good luck.
Thanks.
Hey, boss.
Hey, employee.
Chiho's landed in Tokyo.
Should be at the office before we dive in.
- Everything okay? - Fine.
Fine.
Oh, how's your mom? Doing well.
Thanks for asking, Mark.
Good, good.
Oh.
First time I've ever worked on Purge Night.
It's, uh it's weird.
There's no better place to be than here.
It's 5:51 p.
m.
just 69 minutes until the Purge begins.
If you're not locked down, - you're almost out of time.
- Names? Mark Cantoff, Jane Barbour.
They're good.
Great.
Now let me take you through the rules.
Once the Purge begins, this 38th floor will be locked down as a safe zone.
Security and all workers, including the both of you, have signed waivers, giving up their rights to Purge on this floor for the entire evening.
Everyone on 38 except security will be unarmed.
We can only guarantee your safety on this floor.
Do you understand these rules? Thank you for your cooperation.
Enjoy the evening.
Hello, everyone.
- Hi, Jane.
- Hi.
Hello.
- Hi, Jane.
- Hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Jane, I spoke with Chiho, and she is She's on the ground already, I heard.
Oh, did you guys come here together or ? Of course.
Mark spent the afternoon with me reviewing everything for tonight.
Relax, Alison, I'm joking.
The two of you need to put aside your nonsense and play nice tonight.
There's a lot to do.
Now, get Chiho on the phone while I settle.
Afterwards, I'll prep the troops on what we should expect, okay? Okay? We are the scarred, the beaten, the souls irreparably damaged, and it is that shared pain that allows us to understand each other so deeply.
Tonight that suffering ends, my darlings.
I will be your guide into the Invisible, where there is no pain, only love.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Come.
The Giving Time is near.
Let us ready.
All right.
Hey, guys.
- Going out tonight? - Oh, God.
Yep.
Stay safe, Ross.
Oh, yeah.
You, too.
Come on, come on.
Stay! You know, sometimes I wish we Purged, babe.
I mean, Ross and his mutt would be gone for good, and we wouldn't have to navigate huge piles of dog shit on our lawn anymore.
This could be a grand night.
Well, we are going out during Purge for the first time ever.
You're saying we should take advantage? - Huh.
Okay.
- Yeah.
Sorry for making you work so close to Purge.
Yeah, you're not you're not working all night, are you? Eh, some guys do.
Driving around crazies for that Purge surge money.
Not me, though.
You guys are my last trip.
I go home and lock in.
I know this place the Stanton residence.
What, is it some kind of fancy NFFA Purge party? We don't know.
It's, uh it's our first time being invited.
Uh, Purging's not our thing.
Why the hell you going, then? Uh, it's, um, kind of a business deal.
Like some New Founding Fathers shit, huh? No, it's not.
It's nothing like that.
We're trying to get an investment that will help us build housing for the poor the less fortunate.
I always wondered something about these big parties.
How can you trust anyone? We had to sign a release that guarantees we can't Purge or be Purged.
Yeah, they administer background checks.
I get it.
Rich people don't kill each other on Purge Night.
We're not rich, far from it.
Tonight you are.
First things first, team Ryker Moore Equity is safer than our homes tonight, so let's put the Purge out of our minds so we can all focus on work nothing else.
Now, I want to stress the following each of you brings something to this deal that is integral to its closure closure that must happen before our markets open in the morning.
It's a lot of detailed work.
Let's do it together, and we can all be rewarded.
And if we close this deal early, which is possible if the Japanese markets turn in our favor, we can do some celebrating.
I brought a case of Don Julio 1942 that we can all share, okay? - All right, so let's get to it.
- Sorry to interrupt.
Excuse me.
Sorry to interrupt.
Good evening, everyone.
Good evening.
Good evening, Jane.
I just wanted to thank everyone.
An all-nighter is one thing, but an all-nighter on Purge Night is another whole level of commitment, and I can't thank you enough for doing this.
It's unfortunate, but we had no choice.
Talk about bad timing.
- No, David, please.
- No problem.
As you know, Jane is much smarter than me.
That's why I hired her.
She makes me look good.
But sometimes a little dumbing down can't hurt to clarify things, and I'm good at dumbing, so here goes.
You'll all get larger bonuses if you close the Chiho deal tonight, all of you.
We do what we do for money, and you'll make much more if you deliver.
Great, I love it.
Let's get to work.
I'll touch base later.
Jane, the room is yours.
I'll get out of your way now.
I forgot that you were the eavesdropping type, David.
You know, I'm always watching and listening, Jane.
Talk later.
Keep me posted.
Okay, let's get to it.
Come on, where are you? I told you, she's not home, babe.
She's still away in Africa.
Just relax, focus on why we came here.
- Okay? - Yeah.
- You're clear.
- Thank you.
Ma'am, hands up.
Turn around, ma'am.
Thank you, you're clear.
Yeah.
Hands up.
Hey.
It's our time, sweetie our time to escape all the pain to escape your father, that monster, forever.
Remember Good Leader's words? They'll guide you into the Invisible.
I don't see the Stantons anywhere.
I think they've been greeting all their guests.
Why don't you go look for Mr.
Stanton, babe? The quicker we start that conversation, the sooner we can find a room and avoid any Purging that's going to happen.
The sooner I start the conversation? What about you? This is our company 50/50.
Oh, no, no, no.
I'm creative, you're business.
You would never mess with my designs.
I don't mess with your negotiating.
This is you, partner.
Hey, I love you.
Now go make that son of a bitch pay for making us come here to the belly of the beast on Purge Night.
- Mm.
- Oh, and don't forget after you close the deal, he's probably going to make a pitch for us - to become NFFA party members.
- No, I know, I'm ready for it.
I'll deflect my way out of it.
And remember, Billy Sabian closed a huge deal for his start-up here last year, and he didn't join, all right? So the deal's not predicated upon it.
Cold, hard money drives Stanton way more than politics.
You wear that rented tux very well, Mr.
Betancourt.
That is a confidence builder, Mrs.
Betancourt.
Now go make our dreams come true.
Yes, ma'am.
Hi.
Um, seltzer with lime, please.
Yes, ma'am.
- Ma'am.
- I've already had some.
Hors d'oeuvres, ma'am? What? No, come back here! Do you know what you did? Look at me when I talk to you! Look at me! Do you know how long it takes? Let's go.
Up.
Is Henry here? Speak.
I feel like no matter what I say, you're going beat my ass He's in there! Are you sure? Sometimes he's there, sometimes he's not.
I don't know, maybe.
All right.
You're my escort, you hear me? - You're going to get me inside.
- Whoa, whoa.
Ah! What? No, no, I don't think - that is not a good idea.
- Walk.
No, this is not a good idea.
- Who is it? - Hey, hey, hey.
T, it's me, Asshole.
It's all good.
I got a I got a buddy.
Who the hell is this? Oh, it's me, it's cool.
Lenz, this is just a buddy.
What what's with Kaylee? Why is she cuffed? She been dipping in your stash? No, man.
That's for her own good.
We're having a little holiday soiree later, and sweet Kaylee's going to be our Purge dessert.
You boys should come, too.
It's Purge Night.
Anything goes! I'll pass.
I'm looking for Henry.
I'm an old friend.
I know all of Henry's friends.
But I don't know your ass.
My ass has been away a while.
Well, where's your ass been? My ass has been in the Marines.
Hot shit! Yeah.
Soldier boy.
G.
I.
Joe.
So, Rambo what you want with Henry? You know, I'd like to re-connect.
- You know, it's been a while.
- Look out! Help.
Please.
These bastards are not your friends.
Never come back here.
I will check and make sure that you don't.
Understand? Look at me.
Look at me.
It's almost commencement.
Do you have a safe place to go tonight? My parents don't live far away.
They're pretty pissed off at me, but they'll let me in.
Okay, the city's about to turn into hell.
You need to go there, now.
Thank you so much.
Go with your family, Kaylee, quick.
There's an eerie and unsettling scene in this neighborhood.
The streets are nearly empty, as Purge commencement is now only 35 minutes away.
In the last few minutes, we have seen a few vehicles crossing behind us and some stragglers now at this point jogging or even running to get to what we assume is some sort of safe haven.
Others have looked out from behind mostly closed curtains, but for the most part, this area is a ghost town.
- Hey.
- Oh, hey.
Sorry.
Uh, I just want everything to go smoothly with this deal.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
So Mark and I were wondering About who's getting the VP position.
This is not the time or the place to speak about it.
That's actually not what I was going to talk about, Jane.
One of the interns brought pastry.
We were wondering if you wanted any.
Alison, look Where are you, Penelope? Hey.
What are you still doing here? I didn't say it in there because I didn't want them to hear.
- What? - Say what? I know who you're looking for your sister.
And I know where you need to go, but you ain't going to like it.
Ms.
Barber.
It's minutes away from commencement.
This is the only secure floor in the building.
I'll be fine.
Back in a few minutes.
We can't guarantee your safety.
Don't worry.
It's not for you.
Oh, shit! Wait.
I told you, no transactions until the Purge begins.
Sorry, sorry.
Okay.
- So sorry, miss.
Are you okay? - Oh, God.
Please, don't don't apologize.
I wasn't looking where I was going.
I don't want to bother you, but maybe you could help me.
Do you have Tylenol? I'm not feeling too well.
Yes, of course.
Please follow me.
It's none of my business, but I saw what happened with Mrs.
Stanton earlier.
Is your wrist okay? I'm fine.
Thanks for asking.
She's probably just tense and uptight and wants everything to be perfect for this stupid Purge party.
It's not an excuse, but it's something.
- You don't like this night? - No, I don't at all.
I'm not even NFFA.
May I ask, why are you here, then? A business opportunity.
Yeah, right.
Mr.
Stanton likes doing business on Purge Night.
I overhear a lot.
Is there anything else you need, Miss, um Jenna, call me Jenna.
No, I don't need anything else.
And your name is? - Catalina.
- Catalina.
It's nice to meet you.
You too, Miss - Sorry, Jenna.
- That's okay.
Thank you.
You are a lifesaver.
Lila.
Prognosticators are predicting a record turnout tonight.
So, unless you want to release the beast, get home ASAP, as we are minutes away from the annual blood holiday.
Is anyone here? Is anyone here, God damn it? Are you here to join us? Become our brother to serve her? Good Leader accepts one, accepts all.
- What? What the hell? - Please, join us.
We always have room for more.
We were just about to lock down for the night.
- Good Leader will be back - Shut the hell up! We didn't mean to agitate you.
Agitation is never our intent.
- How can we help you? - I'm looking for someone someone who might be here my sister.
Of course.
Goddess Penny, Sister Penny.
We know what happened to you and your sister on the very first Purge.
- You're both so special - Enough.
Look, she wrote me this letter.
"I'm joining them on their Anniversary "stepping out of my flesh and into the Giving, into the Invisible.
" She's talking about our parents that were killed on Purge Night years ago.
So I know she's in deep shit tonight.
What is the Giving? What is the Invisible? She's Giving.
It's her time.
We're not ready yet, none of us.
We're just too young now.
- What does it mean to "Give"? - To help them those in need, those have anger and hatred in their flesh, those who must release it.
- I don't understand.
Is she Purging? - No, never.
She's being Purged upon.
What? What is the goddamn Invisible? It's what you call Heaven, but it's different.
It's where lucky OMF Goddess Penny is going tonight where she will rejoin your parents.
Where is my sister right now? - Hi.
- Oh, God.
I was just looking for you.
Are you okay? You look pale.
I'm fine.
Just my stomach's upset.
- Did you find him? - Oh, I saw him.
But he was busy talking to someone else, so I didn't want to interrupt.
Everyone.
Everyone, can I have your attention? We are just minutes away from the start of this glorious holiday.
But first, I wanted to thank all of you for coming.
I am so proud to be not only the host of our annual party, but to be, along with my husband, co-chairs of the state's New Founding Fathers - benefactor committee.
- Hear, hear.
Most of you are major donors to the NFFA, and those who are not will be convinced to open their wallets later tonight.
We should all feel proud of what we've accomplished over these last few years.
It's our private money, our generous donations to the New Founding Fathers that have not only put them in the White House, but is what keeps them there.
I like to call our donations long-term ideological investments.
Our support of the NFFA helps them implement policies and programs we believe in, including the Purge the great liquidator of our time.
"Liquidator"? Tonight on our holiday, we celebrate our accomplishments.
We pat ourselves on the back because we made this country great.
So thank you.
And I hope this party is as good as last year's.
Okay, okay, enough political talk.
Let's begin.
Oh, wait.
In case anyone forgot, once we lock down, we won't be opening the barricades until the Purge is over for obvious safety reasons.
So, uh, this is your last chance, folks.
Anyone want out? Are you sure you want to do this? Well yeah.
Lockdown complete! Ladies, bring out the gifts.
Everyone, please, take one.
We have a Purge theme tonight.
You'll understand when you see it.
Don't be afraid.
Go ahead.
Take one.
And our maids will tell you about the person who you'll be wearing tonight.
David Berkowitz? Son of Sam? Are you kidding me? This is insane.
Who the hell is this? Susan Denise Atkins was a member of the Charles Mason family, who committed nine murders in the summer of 1969.
Okay, let's just put them on so we don't stick out.
We wear these masks to commemorate those who paved the way and Purged before it was legal.
They risked their freedom because they knew the incredible, life-changing, healing power of violence, of killing.
Okay, wow.
I think all of you have your masks on now.
Great.
We are just seconds away now, so if you'd please direct your attention toward these screens.
This is not a test.
This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of The Annual Purge sanctioned by the U.
S.
government.
Weapons of Class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge.
All other weapons are restricted.
Government officials of ranking ten have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed.
Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours.
Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.
m.
, when The Purge concludes.
Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America a nation reborn.
May God be with you all.
Okay.
Let the fun begin! My God.
Maybe we should have gotten the hell out of here.
Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah! Whoo! Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify my flesh.
Prepare my soul.
The Giving is near.
The Invisible awaits.
We need to go find Albert and close that goddamn deal so we can Lila, good to see you.
How wonderful to see you.
There's no turning back.
You can follow my progress live on the app you downloaded.
- Right.
- You're our third tonight.
Depending on what I run into, it may not get filled for several hours.
- Okay.
- You got it? I got it.
Yeah! Whoo! Look at those crazy bastards.
Don't worry.
I know you will.
Toward the lot.
The Giving is here now.
Now we must do our duty.
We help the sinners release their hatred.
We step out of our flesh and become vessels by which to carry their sins.
The Earth's children will reap the rewards of our selflessness, and we will exit righteously, escaping the darkness of our life and reaping the rewards of the Invisible, my children.
This one last moment of suffering will lead to eternal love.
Arthur, it is your time to give.
I've loved myself too much and I've loved you all too little.
Bye, Arthur.
We love you, Arthur.
Enter in peace.
Purify his flesh.
Cleanse his soul.
The Giving is here.
The Invisible awaits.
Purify his flesh.
Cleanse his soul.
The Giving is here.
The Invisible awaits.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Take me to the Invisible.
Take me to the Invisible.
- Take me - Step into the Invisible.
It's time to give.
It's time to give.
It's my time to give.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.
Step into the Invisible.