The Purgation (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 2015, The Purgation is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Elaine Chu, running about 86 minutes. “There's No Place Like Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ever since she was a little girl, Iris has wanted to be a filmmaker. For the last five years though, she's been trapped working in reality television, directing episodes for a series that's barely able to compete with Ghost Hunters. Iris sees her big chance to prove herself when gets sent on assignment to her hometown of Black Falls, a small town harboring an abandoned insane asylum that has a dark history of excessive shock therapy. Filming inside the asylum brings back childhood memories for Iris, memories of sneaking into the asylum with her friends to shoot homemade horror movies. Little does Iris know, her life is about to imitate her art.
Who’s in it. The Purgation stars Tiffany Kieu as Iris, Kat Johnston as Eddie, Kate Dauphin as Marlene and Tom Walsh as Derrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, The Purgation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purgation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purgation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purgation (2015)?
- In US, The Purgation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Purgation worth watching?
- The Purgation holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purgation?
- The Purgation stars Tiffany Kieu, Kat Johnston, Kate Dauphin, Tom Walsh and Corey Fabyan.