James DeMonaco

James DeMonaco was born on October 12, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. DeMonaco works in the film industry as a director. DeMonaco’s most recent credited work is the 2025 film The Home, for which DeMonaco served as director.

DeMonaco has contributed to multiple films within the Purge series, writing all five entries and directing the first three installments. DeMonaco directed The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, and The Purge: Election Year.