
Nightmare at Shadow Woods(1987)
Twins Todd and Terry seem like sweet boys -- that is, until one of them takes an axe to the face of a fellow patron at the local drive-in.


One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.

Frank Grillo
Sergeant

Carmen Ejogo
Eva Sanchez

Zach Gilford
Shane

Michael Kenneth Williams
Carmelo

Kiele Sanchez
Liz

Zoë Soul
Cali

Edwin Hodge
The Stranger

Justina Machado
Tanya

John Beasley
Papa Rico

Jack Conley
Big Daddy
The Purge: Anarchy is a horror, thriller film released in 2014 exploring themes of sniper, psychopath, bus, assault rifle, dystopia, machete. Directed by James DeMonaco, it stars Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford. One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
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