Krampus

PG-13

Released Dec 4, 2015

1 hr. 38 min.

Holiday

Horror

Comedy

Fantasy

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131 Reviews

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While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate.

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Critics Consensus

Krampus is gory good fun for fans of non-traditional holiday horror with a fondness for Joe Dante's B- movie classics, even if it doesn't have quite the savage bite its concept calls for.

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Jules N

Un bon film qui propose un casting intéressant ainsi qu'un final agréablement ironique. En revanche, c'est décevant de voir que le Krampus ne fait pas vraiment peur. La famille dysfonctionnelle était comique au début mais un peu facile de les faire se réunir autour d'un danger extérieur.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Alex L

Great classic fx. Sound design and set pieces are amazing. Classic monster story, but efficient. Retro 80s vibe

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Sparky K

Brilliant, fun Christmas horror story! Perfect!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Jeff M

I had always avoided watching this title because horror and Christmas didn't seem like an ideal mix, and it frankly looked awful. Much to my surprise this is an effective, often humorous horror movie that is mercifully light on the gore and heavy on suspense. It also portrays brilliantly the anxiety and angst that present themselves when faced with the inevitable dysfunctional family gatherings that occur during the most wonderful time of the year. Scott and Collette deliver performances that transcend the genre (let's fact it - Collette can practically do no wrong lately) and young Enjay Anthony is the glue that holds the film together. This is actually one of the more family friendly horror films I've seen recently. And a nice little twist at the end is like the cherry on the sundae!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Matthew H

It's a bit bad first the acting is spotty

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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AISLA T

Krampus is the best Christmas movie ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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Michael Dougherty

Director

Emjay Anthony

Max

Adam Scott

Tom

Toni Collette

Sarah

Stefania Owen

Beth

Krista Stadler

Omi

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Krampus: Official Clip - Christmas Cookie Kidnapper

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Krampus: Official Clip - Happy Holidays

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Krampus: Official Clip - You Better Watch Out

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Krampus: Official Clip - When the Christmas Spirit Dies

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Krampus: Official Clip - The Ending of a Christmas Wish

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Krampus: Official Clip - Krampus Arrives

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Krampus: Official Clip - Terror Toys and Gingerbread Nightmares

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Krampus: Official Clip - Elves From Hell

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Krampus: Official Clip - Der Klown, Eater of Children

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Krampus: Official Clip - When All is Lost

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

Some clever soul might have done something moderately effective with this idea, but Krampus is too dumb to be scary and too listless to be entertaining.

Nov 5, 2019

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A.A. Dowd

AV Club

Otherwise, this holiday-season fright flick never leaps far enough outside of its own box; the movie flirts with going full-on monster mash, with really cutting loose, but the mayhem is too little, too late.

Rated: C+

Nov 5, 2019

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Robert Abele

TheWrap

The legend of the Krampus, often referred to as the shadow of St. Nicholas, is a fertile one indeed, but this "Krampus" - a missed opportunity for anti-saccharine counter programming - isn't likely to create many new believers.

Nov 5, 2019

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

As it is, it’s like a stocking crammed with too many little bits and bobs that came to mind for the stocking-stuffer, ultimately pleasing no one like one or two well-considered big gifts would have.

Nov 15, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Dougherty's movie is best when it's taking a cynical look at holiday celebrations, while the horror elements seem flat by comparison.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 23, 2022

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Tom Jorgensen

IGN Movies

Outside of those nonsubstantive additions, The Naughty Cut is identical to the horror-comedy's theatrical version, and so remains an easy recommendation.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 23, 2021

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Synopsis

While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate.

Director: Michael Dougherty
Executive Producer: Daniel Stillman, Zach Shields
Screenwriter: Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Legendary Pictures, Zam Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Horror Violence|Language|Some Drug Material|Terror)
Genre: Holiday, Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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