8 Movie Plot Holes You Didn't Realise The Movie Actually Solved

7. Why Aren't People Ripping Off The Stock Market? - The Purge

The Purge
Universal Pictures

The "Plot Hole": With The Purge allowing people to wantonly commit crimes for 12 hours without any punishment, why aren't people ripping off the stock market instead of just trying to murder each other?

Why It Actually Isn't: Even ignoring the fact that all stock exchanges are fiercely encrypted, remember that The Purge runs from 7pm to 7am, which is outside trading hours for both American exchanges, NYSE and NASDAQ, as they operate from 9:30am to 4pm daily.

Whether it was an intentional scripting detail or a cute coincidence that fits the film's themes perfectly, the stock market is snugly protected from anyone hoping to get away scot-free with a huge chunk of change during The Purge.

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