Krampus

Name: Krampus
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: December 4, 2015
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Adam Scott, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony

2015

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 4, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Scott, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony, Krista Stadler, Stefania Owen, Toni Collette

Summary: When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on aWhen his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. [Legendary Pictures]… Expand

Director: Michael Dougherty

Genre(s): Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 min

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Empire Kim Newman

Dec 7, 2015

A well-above-average ho-ho-ho-horror film with a shivery sense of winter weirdland and anarchic ultra-violence, it’s also a strong candidate to become a holiday favourite thanks to a perfectly judged punchline. Read full review

Darren Franich

Dec 3, 2015

Full credit to director Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat) because this is great-looking movie, filled with freaky creature designs and a just-right mixture of practical effects and CGI. Read full review

Fionnuala Halligan

Dec 3, 2015

Krampus, when he eventually shows his cards, is a dark delight, but this film has more to offer than a single monster – Dougherty has a few puppet side-shows, including elves, a clown which comes right out of Poltergeist’s closet and some stuffed animals which are the satanic mirrior images of our Toy Story friends. Ho, ho, ho, indeed. Read full review

The Playlist Nick Schager

Dec 3, 2015

The film's lack of terror might be more forgivable had it embraced its more humorous inclinations, but the script’s pedestrian liberals-vs.-conservatives, boors-vs.-yuppies conflicts rarely result in anything laugh-out-loud funny. Read full review

Chuck Wilson

Dec 4, 2015

Krampus, sad to say, is a disappointment. It's alternately funny and intense (don't take the wee ones), but never enough of either to form a cohesive whole. Read full review

Time Out London Tom Huddleston

Dec 4, 2015

Too many obnoxious relatives, evil critters and weak gags at the expense of fat kids and foul-mouthed old ladies. Read full review

Stephen Whitty

Dec 3, 2015

No one has been too naughty to be subjected to this reindeer poop. Read full review

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JurassicParkFan

Dec 7, 2015

One of the most scariest movies of the entire year among Unfriended, The Visit, Insidious Chapter 3, and Crimson Peak. The Practicality, the atmosphere, and the story is riveting.

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Impugn

Jan 12, 2020

Krampus is a great horror comedy that is also christmas themed. The acting and special effects deliver.

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Rebecca31

Dec 4, 2015

Tis the season for merriment, festivity and goodwill to all, or if you're already sick of all that get yourself to a cinema and watch this horror/comedy Christmas movie that will not disappoint. This year it's not Santa who comes to town but the demonic equivalent, Krampus. By no means anTis the season for merriment, festivity and goodwill to all, or if you're already sick of all that get yourself to a cinema and watch this horror/comedy Christmas movie that will not disappoint. This year it's not Santa who comes to town but the demonic equivalent, Krampus. By no means an amazing movie but with all the other madness going on it really doesn't matter, you will laugh and you will be entertained. It is crazy, absolutely mad, and if you ever needed a reason to be afraid of ginger bread men now you can be. Is this a movie for you? Well you better ask yourself one question; if Frozen is your favourite Christmas movie then no, Krampus is not recommended, for everyone else, it’s a definite yes.… Expand

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reviewfrom19842

Dec 25, 2016

A really fun and enjoyable movie even know it's kind of forgeable it's still a fun little movie to watch during the holidays. The acting is really good from the adults and children.

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DoughBoii

Mar 30, 2016

Krampus.. Where do I begin, the premise of this movie interested me at first, something different, something that would catch the attention of any horror movie fanatic.
Krampus was able to capture a good amount horror movie comedy mix, but fell short of being anything but a holiday cash grab.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Christmas set fantasy/horror film. Its not exactly extremely scary but its certainly atmospheric and tense. I thought that scenes with the gingerbread man was a bit cringey - I kept thinking of the Shrek films, a vilainous gingerbread man(!). Some of the effects were better than others but its certainly an entertaining film and I thought Toni Collette did well in her performance as the mother. The plot is a bit less substantial than I guess I was maybe hoping but its still worth a watch for a bit of entertainment and a bit of a laugh at times, I'd say. Some of the visual effects aren't bad, are pretty good but the ending was a bit of a disappointment. Not a really bad film and certainly not a stand out film, the sentimentality towards the start was predictable but overall this is a pretty ok film that may be worth a look if it really interests you, I'd say but maybe don't expect too much. Personally, in terms of dark-ish, partially horror based Christmas films, I prefer Gremlins and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale so I'd recommend those films over this but its still ok none the less I guess. Oh and one example of a piece of dialogue I found amusing goes as follows:-
'Mum:- look after the kids
Aunt dorothy: why me? I never liked kids - even when I was one'… Expand

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stop9091

Dec 2, 2016

This is not a horror; it's a fantasy. It is also not funny at all.

All in all, it's a typical christmas garbage family movie, with the only difference being having a monster.

0 of 8 users found this helpful08

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