When Horror Movies Create REAL Killers

In 2016, Jonathan Cruz went on a four day killing spree inspired by the movie "The Purge". In 1985, Mark Branch wanted to live out his fantasy of being Jason from Friday the 13th. What causes some people to be inspired by horror movies to commit horrible acts of violence?

TW: S*icide

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Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/purge

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