Random Fan Theories About Purge Movies That May Answer All Of Your Lingering Questions (15 items)

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  (#2) The Purge Actually Has Some Rules

  Yes, the Purge supposedly means there are no laws for a 12-hour period. This allows people to murder, rob, and commit debauchery. Still, are all things actually illegal? One theory from TV Tropes states it's impossible for all laws to be lifted. If every single crime were legal, arsonists could burn down entire national parks; companies could take that one 12-hour period to cheaply dump all their toxic waste into the ocean.

  In addition, one of the movies mentions regulation about the type of firearms you can use and the type of government officials you're allowed to assault. Total lawlessness seems pretty unlikely.
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  (#13) 'The Purge' Is The Sequel To 'The Following'

  One fan theory alleges The Purge is actually the sequel to The Following. Kevin Bacon's character in The Following and Ethan Hawke's character in The Purge are mighty similar. Redditor/u/notveryethical believes Caroll's cult in The Following grows so much that it eventually leads to The Purge. They explain:

  "The only way the government would allow for the Purge to occur is if there is a sudden uncontrollable spike in murders being committed. Say Caroll's cult from The Following expands exponentially and starts getting more and more notorious members. And say it grows to the point where the FBI cannot handle the cult, or the FBI is infiltrated by the cult.

  With the Caroll influence in the FBI, an FBI agent will suggest the Purge. Years later, it will become law, as it is the only way to regulate the amount of murders being committed.

  At this point, Kevin Bacon has given up his crusade and decided to go with it. He creates a new identity and starts selling security systems. He already owns a pretty dope security system. Chances are he probably made it because he can't trust anybody."
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  (#6) The Purge Is The Holy Grail For Kidnappers

  One fan theory suggests the Purge makes kidnapping a whole lot easier. Of course, you'd legally only be able to kidnap a person for 12 hours, but why bother letting them go? According to the theory, it's pretty likely the kidnapped person will be assumed dead after the violence from Purge night. In this way, the Purge enables kidnappers, so it's not really true that all crime would be lower – only certain crimes.
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  (#14) 'The Purge' Is The Future Of 'The Walking Dead'

  The Walking Dead and The Purge don't have a whole lot in common unless you're just looking at gruesome murders – but what if you're missing the writing on the wall? One Redditor believes The Purge is actually the future of the world inside The Walking Dead.

  According to the theory, the zombie outbreak is more or less under control by the time the Purge takes place. The actual Purge acts as the nation's safeguard against another zombie hoard; it eliminates weak people who may become zombies when they die. The reason everyone gets shot in the head is so they won't rise again.
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  (#4) James And Mary Used To Participate In The Purge

  James and Mary have expressed their adamant distaste for the annual Purge, but one fan theory alleges James and Mary only came to their conclusion after participating. According to Redditor/u/Vlathrax, the evidence lies in how James hesitated when Charlie asked why the pair doesn't participate. James has also proven he's adept with using weapons - but how would he have learned?

  Mary, on the other hand, seems strangely comfortable talking about guns and hunting for invaders for a non-violent person that opposes the Purge.

   
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  (#3) Big Daddy Is Actually A High-Ranking Government Official

  We already know Big Daddy was a veteran who was very loyal to the New Founding Fathers of America. Why was he so loyal? One fan theory by Redditor/u/theBezerker13 alleges Big Daddy's actually a level 10 government official. His position in the government is the reason he can command SWAT units and troops of government-trained soldiers.

  He specifically targets the poor and minorities, like the government would want if they were trying to Purge the community of what they deem its least desirable citizens.

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