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

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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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  (#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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  (#1) The Purge's Real Purpose Is Population Control

  In the future, it's pretty probable the population will start to become a major burden on society – especially when you factor in future medical advancements that extend life. This is where the Purge comes in. According to Redditor/u/Willmatron, violence and murder is the preferred method of crime during the Purge because of population control.

  The purge eliminates the weak, the poor, and the homeless, leaving the cream of the crop to help society flourish.
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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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  (#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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  (#7) 'The Purge' Had A Shockingly Meaningful Ending

  There's been a lot of criticism about The Purge, mainly stemming from the fact some viewers didn't think the ending had enough of a resolve – but what if that's the point? One fan theory by Redditor/u/rhymeswithblorange alleges The Purge had a purposely unfulfilling ending to mimic the results of the actual Purge.

  "It's unfulfilling just like the concept of the Purge," they wrote. "You don't feel good at the end because the Purge itself doesn't bring about closure. People die during that period (supposedly bad people), but it doesn't make the event any better... The ending comes up short because it mirrors the unfulfilling concept of the Purge itself."

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