Jump Scares in The Purge (2013)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 12 jump scares in The Purge, which has a jump scare rating of 3.0.

Jump Scare Rating: Several jump scares throughout however The Purge lacks the required build up tension and atmosphere to make any of them memorable.

Synopsis: The wealthy Sandin family face a tense night during the Purge, an annual 12 hour period where all crime is deemed legal.

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Jump Scare Times

00:10:22 – Mary closes the fridge door to reveal Max standing behind it.

00:18:53 – Henry puts his hand over Zoey’s mouth.

00:38:06 – James bumps into something while searching the house.

00:38:25 – There is some loud banging on the door.

00:39:38 – James briefly glimpses the outline of someone.

00:47:19 – Zoey’s face pops up in front of the camera on Max’s remote controlled car.

00:48:15 – James sees the stranger holding a gun to Zoey’s head.

00:58:59 – A window is broken.

01:01:17 – A member of the masked gang appears in front of Max. [Video]

01:04:54 – Another purger bursts through a window and attacks James.

01:06:00 – The gang leader appears and stabs James.

01:08:10 – A purger appears in a doorway and screams at Mary.

(Major jump scares in bold)

Watch with subtitles that warn you about jump scares! Download the .srt file of the jump scares in The Purge. [More info]

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