The Purge Was Inspired by a Real Fight — And Other Creepy Horror Secrets!

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[{"selector":"#anim-a407e32b-8986-4f06-bb71-0ad64216b360 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.294030211296935%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Writer James DeMonaco got into a fight with a drunk driver.

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[{"selector":"#anim-0e4c48dd-3059-46b6-b856-993f803139e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.40964190739107%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Unlike slasher flicks, The Purge shows neighbors, friends — even YOU — becoming the monster.

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