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

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  (#9) The Government Is Using The Purge To Kill Civilians – The Bad Guys Are The Heroes

  Redditor/u/jrinredcar has a very compelling theory for The Purge: Anarchy. Perhaps the bad guys aren't actually who you think they are. What if the government is actually using the Purge to knock off civilians, while the vigilantes are mostly trying to keep the government at bay? Despite the fact there are definitely some rogue criminals using the Purge to enact horrifying revenge, there's really nothing that shows the government isn't using the day to their advantage.

  We know crooked politicians in Election Year tried to use the Purge to help them succeed politically. The government also bussed trucks filled with mercenaries in during Anarchy, so what if the civilians doing the Purge are actually fighting off these government mercenaries rather than aimlessly committing crimes for fun? Jrinredcar believes this is the case. 
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  (#5) Murder Is The Preferred Purge Crime Because It Has The Least Risk

  Anyone who's ever watched The Purge knows murder and assault are the primary crimes committed throughout the movie. Why? Because they pose the least risk. Other crimes have consequences that last beyond the 24-hour time limit.

  Redditor/u/Willmatron points out murder is a one-time crime; if you kill someone, it's over that day. If you steal a TV, you're still holding onto stolen property when the Purge ends (having stolen property is illegal). If you do drugs, those drugs show up on a drug test long after the Purge is over. In the Purge, murder is the least risky crime you can commit.
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  (#15) 'High School Musical' Takes Place In The World Of 'The Purge'

  High School Musical isn't as PG as it appears - do you really think a group of teens would never partake in physical intimacy, dabble in drinking, or at the very least talk about these things? Heck no! According to one theory from Lauren Le Vine, the reasons the teens in High School Musical aren't focused on this stuff is because they get to act out all their wildest fantasies during The Purge.

  In addition, Le Vine argues the world of High School Musical is only sugary sweet on the surface, much like the society of The Purge. Look at how Mr. Darbus applied to Juilliard for Troy by impersonating him (this is definitely illegal). Or consider how Troy and Chad stole two younger students' clothes, forcing them to run around naked. These kids faced no consequences. Is the world of The Purge only full of harmony 364 days of the year because no one points out minor indiscretions when an entire day dedicated to murder is looming?
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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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  (#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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  (#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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