
WTF Happened To This Movie? – The JoBlo series that looks at troubled productions, curious creative decisions, box-office failures, surprising successes, and cult favorites!
By now, everyone is familiar with the fictional American holiday known as The Purge, where violent crime is legal for a single night each year. The high-concept series has achieved global recognition, but it started with small beginnings. How did the first low-budget movie (starring Ethan Hawke) seemingly come out of nowhere in the summer of 2013 to surprising success, overcoming negative reviews and launching a lucrative franchise? Choose your favorite freak mask and find out “WTF Happened to THE PURGE!”












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