Directed by James DeMonaco, American Nightmare 3: Elections is a horror film released in 2016 that blends political tension and urban survival. Starring Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell and Mykelti Williamson, this third installment extends The Purge saga by anchoring it in an electoral context, as a presidential candidate opposes the Purge system itself. The film will be available for streaming on HBO Max from October 2025.
The trailer illustrates the escalation of violence on this bloody night, where the stakes go beyond mere survival to become an ideological battle.
American Nightmare 3: Elections will be available on HBO Max from October 17, 2025.
Synopsis: A U.S. senator running for president campaigns to abolish the purge, the annual half-day during which murder becomes legal. But as the new edition approaches, her opponents vow to make her disappear. Hunted, she can only rely on her bodyguard to survive twelve hours of organized chaos. This third installment, released in 2016, echoes the American elections of the same year.
American Nightmare 3: Elections sets itself apart from the first two films by introducing a more pronounced political discourse. The figure of the senator represents the official opposition to the purge, transforming the saga into a parable about power, democracy and institutionalized violence.
Frank Grillo reprises his role as Leo, a former policeman turned bodyguard who previously appeared in American Nightmare 2: Anarchy. He accompanies Elizabeth Mitchell, who plays the threatened candidate. Their duet structures the story and lends a heroic dimension to this political survival.
Forbidden under 12 with warning, the film will appeal to viewers interested in action stories combining suspense and social issues. Those who enjoyed V for Vendetta or District 9 might find a similar atmosphere where political criticism and action spectacle coexist.
Produced by Blumhouse Productions, The Purge: Election Year reinforced the satirical dimension of the saga while continuing to explore the consequences of the Purge on American society. Its release on HBO Max in October 2025 offers an opportunity to discover this chapter that combines horror and politics.
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