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The Purge

The Purge (2013) - Jumpscare Guide

20131:25:00
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5.8R

Plot

Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.

Director

James DeMonaco
James DeMonaco

Cast

Ethan Hawke
Ethan HawkeJames Sandin
Lena Headey
Lena HeadeyMary Sandin
Max Burkholder
Max BurkholderCharlie Sandin
Adelaide Kane
Adelaide KaneZoey Sandin
Edwin Hodge
Edwin HodgeBloody Stranger
Rhys Wakefield
Rhys WakefieldPolite Leader
Tony Oller
Tony OllerHenry
Arija Bareikis
Arija BareikisMrs. Grace Ferrin
Tom Yi
Tom YiMr. Cali
Chris Mulkey
Chris MulkeyMr. Halverson
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Does The Purge Have Jump Scares?

Yes — The Purge (2013) has 12 jump scares (12 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:10:22 | Last scare: 01:08:10

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Non-stop jumpscare assault that will leave you exhausted. Consider yourself warned.

The Purge receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 12Major: 12Intensity: 24

Contains 12 major jumpscares.

4.9/10
STANDARD
Well-paced tension and release cycles. The director knows exactly when to make you jump.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Gore/BloodAnxietyTortureStalkingClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The Purge

Total Jumpscares: 12

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:25:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:10:22
Major

Mary closes the fridge c3RvbG door to reveal Max standing behind it.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:18:53
Major

Henry puts his hand over Zoey’s mouth.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:38:06
Major

James bumps into something while searching the house.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:38:25
Major

There is some loud banging on the door.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:39:38
Major

James briefly c291cm glimpses the outline of someone.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:47:19
Major

Zoey’s face pops up in front of the camera on Max’s remote controlled car.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:48:15
Major

James sees the stranger holding a gun to Zoey’s head.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:58:59
Major

A window is broken.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:01:17
Major

A member of the bm90c2 masked gang appears in front of Max. [Video]

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:04:54
Major

Another purger bursts through a window and attacks James.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:06:00
Major

The gang leader appears and stabs James.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:08:10
Major

A purger appears in a doorway and screams at Mary.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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