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James DeMonaco

James DeMonaco (born October 12, 1969) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for creating the Purge franchise, writing all five films in the series and directing the first three, The Purge (2013), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), and The Purge: Election Year (2016).

October 12, 1969 (57 years old) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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'The Purge 5' Sets 2020 Release Date

'The Purge 5' Sets 2020 Release Date

The horror franchise may be coming to an end.
'The Purge 5' Planned as Final Film in Franchise: 'It Will Be a Really Cool Ending'

'The Purge 5' Planned as Final Film in Franchise: 'It Will Be a Really Cool Ending'

'The Purge' wants to kill itself in the next purge.

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