The First Purge

In 2014, rising unemployment, lack of jobs, rising inflation, and a housing crisis led to the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) becoming the most powerful political party in the United States. Meanwhile, crazed drug addict Skeletor discusses his dark thoughts, including his desire to "purge" and unleash his hatred of others with an NFFA employee. Two years later, in 2016, NFFA chief of staff Arlo Sabian and sociologist Dr. May Updale announced an experiment to take place on Staten Island where, for 12 hours, citizens will be allowed to purge and release their inhibitions in any way they choose, including murder. The NFFA offers residents $5,000 to stay during the experiment, with additional compensation if they join the purge and survive. They also outfit the participants with contact lens cameras to monitor all activity and put tracking devices in them so they will know if they try to leave the island.