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TerraStarDec 5, 2015

Krampus was by no means a perfect movie; however, there isn't much done wrong here. For a comedy-horror, Krampus blends a nice mix of the two together throughout the film. There's plenty of laughs to be had along with some scary moments thatKrampus was by no means a perfect movie; however, there isn't much done wrong here. For a comedy-horror, Krampus blends a nice mix of the two together throughout the film. There's plenty of laughs to be had along with some scary moments that push the limits of the PG-13 rating well. It's a wildly entertaining film that belongs in the annual Christmas movie re-watch list. The special and practical effects teams also did a superb job of crafting some truly nightmarish and unique monsters, and the cast is surprisingly endearing.

My only complaints would be a couple lines of overused dialogue and a couple rushed sequences. However, I still thoroughly enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to anyone who likes movies that are a little more "out there" and aren't afraid to take risks.… Expand

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TrilobiteGDec 6, 2015

Krampus is flawed in many sectors, it never truly embraces it's wacky concept to an extent of new locations and other hilariously silly monster minions (it is a home invasion movie, but it felt quite closed in), however Krampus has a veryKrampus is flawed in many sectors, it never truly embraces it's wacky concept to an extent of new locations and other hilariously silly monster minions (it is a home invasion movie, but it felt quite closed in), however Krampus has a very clever way of sneaking in a tangy Gremlins sort of vibe which rejuvenates the film and it's heartfelt message about family and hope (this film really had an inkling for a good ol tug at the heart strings!). Even if it does try and play it relatively safe, the candy coated nonsense tickled my ribs now and then which a gore-fest might not of done ( not a lot of blood for a horror comedy, despite one gross scene involving a jack in the box freak)… Expand

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quincytheodoreDec 14, 2015

What I want for Christmas is jolly scare and merry satire.

Krampus opens up with nice ironic Christmas tradition of fighting random strangers to get discounted stuffs, it's a pleasant reminder of the annual Arnold's survival movie forWhat I want for Christmas is jolly scare and merry satire.

Krampus opens up with nice ironic Christmas tradition of fighting random strangers to get discounted stuffs, it's a pleasant reminder of the annual Arnold's survival movie for Turbo Man. It already gets the holiday spirit right already, then it slowly adds some creepy version of fat man and toys. This is pretty far from legitimate haunting flick, but just like a decent enough present viewers would be content with its mix of comedy and horror.

The first act is a jab towards silly tradition with overly unlikeable relatives, just like the jerks on Home Alone. Admittedly, they encapsulate this struggle very well with satire on visual and music, juvenile banter and even perverted mall Santa Claus who stares at the teenage girl's butt. I almost forgot this was meant to be partial horror and was quite absorbed in the comedy.

They sure make the relatives characters unsympathetic with nasty manner, perhaps even a tad exaggerated. The main family, in contrast, is a better on-screen characters, especially the two cynical children. Max is the quintessential disappointed kid who audience would like to cheer due sheer innocence vibe and Beth, his sister who is caught in one of the most frightening scenes in the movie, and not the pervy Santa.

Its other horror aspect is unfortunately could be better. There are a couple of chilling instances while the rest are utilized more for comedy. At some points the cinematography plays with color tone and lighting so well, even capturing the ominous sighting in grand fashion. It has ample of gore for horror fans, and its twisted designs for the creatures are quite fascinatingly appalling.

However, it loses the magical steam about mid-way, it simply can’t keep the same level of wit or revulsion from early on. The movie might not be intended as full-fledged horror, but it feels like a missed opportunity since there are some highlights that could've been legitimate scary moments. On the side note, the caricature visual used to create the flashback scene is pretty amusing and it adds depth to the mythology.

Krampus may not bring the ultimate gift for horror, but it delivers presentable delight with strangely compatible satire and a welcomed unconventional holiday atmosphere.… Expand

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NickLikesMoviesDec 15, 2015

"Krampus" is a solid, well-made Christmas horror/comedy that is a joy to watch. It has strong performances from its leads, and uses phenomenal practical effects to spook its audience effectively.

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BrianMcCriticMay 1, 2016

While its tone can be all over the place at times, Krampus was a whole lot of fun. I thought the way that practical effects were used to make this mythology come to life was great. B+

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ZimbardoDec 8, 2015

A spiritual successor to Gremlins and Are You Afraid of The Dark. The movie was great but the practical effects in this movie were PERFECT - everything from the monsters to the sets looked amazing.

Me gusta.

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lukechristianscFeb 27, 2016

Co-writer director Michael Dougherty (Trick 'r Treat) gives moviegoers the best Christmas gift also the best movie that's probably released during the holidays. Adam Scott and Toni Collete play a married couple, they have two kids. They hostCo-writer director Michael Dougherty (Trick 'r Treat) gives moviegoers the best Christmas gift also the best movie that's probably released during the holidays. Adam Scott and Toni Collete play a married couple, they have two kids. They host her sister Linda (Allison Tolman), gun-loving brother-in-law Howard (David Koechner) and their annoying kids and the complaining Aunt Dorthy (Conchata Ferell) for the Christmas Eve party. The family bashes head creates a lot of tension, which causes Tom and Sarah's son Max (Emjay Anthony "Chef") to tear apart his Christmas letter he wrote to Santa. Which makes the family's holiday a living hell when they have a snow blizzard and Krampus kidnaps Tom and Sarah's daughter Beth (Stefania LaVie Owen) and comes to get the family. I think Michael Dougherty and his screenwriters Todd Casey and Zach Shields are trying to teach us something here that we shouldn't give up our hope on Santa or on Christmas, it's trying to scare us and show us something it tries to teach us a lesson and it doesn't just try to scare people who haven't been good this year, it does a good job and has great messages but I don't think it might delivered. But I think it did what did and I think it'll teach the movie goers something. 4.5 out of 5 stars… Expand

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AcaciaDec 14, 2015

I had no idea what to expect in this movie. It starts out like Christmas Vacation and then gets really dark. I really loved the setting and the early events in the movie that kind of set everything up. it is a great beginning to a veryI had no idea what to expect in this movie. It starts out like Christmas Vacation and then gets really dark. I really loved the setting and the early events in the movie that kind of set everything up. it is a great beginning to a very scary movie. But, I didn't think the movie lived up to the expectations. There were a few good scares. It certainly kept my interest. But, it was a little hokey now and then. And, the ending I feel I have seen before. But, it might be worth seeing since there isn't much out there now in the scary movie genre.… Expand

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PipeCDec 27, 2015

It's almost global know that Saint Nicolas is the man who gives happiness to all the good children of the world . Santa Claus is synonymous with Christmas and the Christmas Season is love and warmth to some extent. Someone should beIt's almost global know that Saint Nicolas is the man who gives happiness to all the good children of the world . Santa Claus is synonymous with Christmas and the Christmas Season is love and warmth to some extent. Someone should be responsible for bad children, No?

Undoubtedly, this film marks footprint , not only for its argument, marks footprint for its release date ( Christmas). It is something entirely different. Tom (Adam Scott) is the typical father who only have time for work and have to spend days trapped with his wife's family. Sarah (Toni Collette) is an apathetic mother who wants to keep the spirit of Christmas in her broken family, forcibly. Her perfectionism and low tolerance to take her to strengthen family ties. Beth (Stefania LaVie Owen) is the popular Hollywood teen problem, ( cliche character ) not caring for your family and Max (Emjay Anthony) is a young child who still believes in Christmas, cookies and Santa Claus, defrauded of his family, he decided to forget his beliefs to make way for the evil spirit of Christmas. Another cliche character is the uncle Howard (David Koechner) who is only interested in criticizing, ruin Christmas dinner, love the weapons and be easy prey for the movie monster murderer, his wife (Conchata Ferrell) that oddly is not a cliche character, is one of the surprises of the plot points and their two daughters odious that only serve to fill.

The development of the story is good but specific to a horror movie, Step One: We hate christmas, Step Two: A hellish storm was momentarily dismantled, Step Three: In rare circumstances, bad girl ventures out and get her deserved, Step Four: From there on, the once-fractured family is forced to come together in order to fend off an extended siege from such nasty creatures as demonic dolls, hellacious harlequins and evil elves, all of which are mere opening acts to an appearance from the big bad himself. Step Five: Frightened family, family death, Step Six: Lesson Learned.

Michael Dougherty has become a master of horror , performing the cult classic "Trick 'r Treat." Like the previous , Michael honors past classic in his movies, "Trick 'r Treat" pays as homaje to "Tales from the Crypt" and "Creepshow" with its anthology format. Joe Dante's "Gremlins" serves as a reference for find the perfect blend of creepiness, subversive humor and genuinely earned sentiment, to make it a seasonal favorite for viewers who prefer their Christmas entertainment to have a little more bite to it. Krampus intention is to work on those same lines , but never makes it to the top. Although the opening is quite original ( recreating a Christmas comedy ) fun and effective but introducing pieces of a good horror movie, unfortunately , despite the decision to classify the movie family-friendly PG-13 rating (even though no sane parental units would deem it to be acceptable viewing for the wee ones) it can never achieve what you want to be, given that it would have worked quite well with R rating. It might have worked better if the first part would not have spread so much time to get your gear.

" Krampus " has even more , is a box full of good surprises , and more notable point is that Michael used to perfection the mix humor - horror not turn his movie on a typical Christmas movie , going to cheesy and stupid . Also noteworthy performances serene Scott, Collette and even Koechner. Tom's mom is in a word "spectacular" , portraying her past animatedly and terrorizing with her silent expression. The fearsome demons are truly horrific, showing us something not seen in a while , really terrifying monsters (especially when they are in the circle praising their king " Krampus " that image is really classic). The bittersweet largest is the obliged end entertains us and confuses us, and sadly falling into the same end cliche. Shame " Krampus " had talent.

But without a doubt " Krampus " is the best choice for this date , surpassing "Love The Coopers" or "Home Alone". " Krampus " is not enough to be a classic , but it comes to renew the horror genre in 2015. It certainly has its charms, but the decision to bring Universal theaters without press conferences, leaving it in a very low ranking , but perhaps only wanted to surprise us.

¡Oh No1 Sorry, "Krampus" was not my intention to criticize your work, I'll be a good boy, I swear.

"Krampus" is fearful , funny , entertaining but can not get to scare others terrifying Christmas classics,

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horrorliefhebApr 30, 2016

-Krampus is a 2015 American Christmas horror comedy film based upon the eponymous character from Germanic folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty and written by Dougherty, Todd Casey, and Zach Shields. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni-Krampus is a 2015 American Christmas horror comedy film based upon the eponymous character from Germanic folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty and written by Dougherty, Todd Casey, and Zach Shields. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Krista Stadler. It was released on December 4, 2015, by Universal Pictures.

--Critical response:

-Krampus received mixed to positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 66%, based on 93 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "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." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "mixed to average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B-" on an A+ to F scale.

-Scott Mendelson of Forbes felt the successful opening was attributed to the horror genre which was something of a new, unique and genuinely different offering at that time (the last time a Christmas horror movie opened was in 2006 with Black Christmas). However, he also stated that had Universal not embargoed the reviews two days prior to its release, a wave of mostly positive reviews dropping a few days before release would have boosted its opening accordingly.… Expand

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MacsMusicDec 29, 2017

People complain that this movie isn't scary, and, frankly, I don't really disagree with them. Just because it isn't scary, it doesn't mean that it isn't entertaining or enjoyable. I really enjoyed this movie the whole way through. The plot isPeople complain that this movie isn't scary, and, frankly, I don't really disagree with them. Just because it isn't scary, it doesn't mean that it isn't entertaining or enjoyable. I really enjoyed this movie the whole way through. The plot is very original, and the things that happen are consistently entertaining. The "horror" isn't horrifying, but it is pretty darn fun to watch. The characters are really likable and well-acted. All in all, "Krampus" is a really fun, enjoyable movie.… Expand

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Rebecca31Dec 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 butTis 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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TryASummersaultDec 7, 2015

This is one of the most chaotically twisted comedies I've seen. It has some creepy moments throughout but it's mostly a dark comedy. It's like a mixture of Gremlins and Christmas Vacation and a shred of tremors rolled into one. It did takeThis is one of the most chaotically twisted comedies I've seen. It has some creepy moments throughout but it's mostly a dark comedy. It's like a mixture of Gremlins and Christmas Vacation and a shred of tremors rolled into one. It did take awhile to get going but when it does in the last half hour, it gets absolutely ridiculous and intense. The ending was very sinister and unconventional as well which surprised me. I enjoyed this quite a bit and recommend it. 3.8/5… Expand

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tjman09Dec 6, 2015

Krampus is yet another Christmas horror-comedy that satirizes the american family, and the merriest time of the year. Beneath all of it’s scary creatures, and comedy oriented cast is a message about family, and the christmas spirit. KrampusKrampus is yet another Christmas horror-comedy that satirizes the american family, and the merriest time of the year. Beneath all of it’s scary creatures, and comedy oriented cast is a message about family, and the christmas spirit. Krampus is a funny, and often scary Christmas horror movie, despite its weak and somewhat confusing ending. In an age when Christmas time means something different to everybody, this movie is especially impressive because it appeals to all of those people.
Krampus’ humor is one of the film’s biggest strengths as it opens with a hilarious black friday scene. The humor came as no surprise, considering the cast, but what was slightly surprising was that the comedy was more black-comedy, which blended beautifully with the horror tones. The film in many ways is a satire on our society in general, poking fun at how divided we are and our overall apathy towards the things that matter. Although the film has a pretty biting take on the american family, it has a somewhat positive outlook on it.
The creatures in the film are a combination of gremlins, and a terrible holiday nightmare. The different types of creatives creatures the film uses is truly impressive and terrifying. The black comedy blends beautifully with the twisted variations on holiday toys and treats. Despite all of this the film does have it’s share of weaknesses. The most notable is the ending.
The film has a good narrative flow, and pushes through until the last 10 minutes of the film. In the last 10 minutes, one characters turns a 180 and the plot becomes confusing. Without giving anything away, the film has multiple endings and by the end it’s tough to tell what happened. On top of the weak ending, many times the film feels like a gremlins rip off. On top of that the satire on the family falls a little flat, as many characters remain stereotypes.
Krampus does deliver on the humor and the horror that it promises, and if that’s all you’re expecting then you won’t be disappointed. The film even gives a funny look at the american society, even if it’s a little thin. In the end Krampus is a fun take on Christmas horror, and horror comedy, so if you like either of those genres, check it out.… Expand

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horcrux2007Dec 25, 2015

2015 has been a fairly good year for horror in my eyes, and Krampus does at least a decent job in ending the year. It's the first Christmas-themed horror film in a long time, so it does give some variety for horror fans. Krampus is based on2015 has been a fairly good year for horror in my eyes, and Krampus does at least a decent job in ending the year. It's the first Christmas-themed horror film in a long time, so it does give some variety for horror fans. Krampus is based on Germanic folklore of Santa's horned little helper who punishes the bad children on Christmas day. One boy has given up hope on Christmas when their obnoxious in-laws come to town. A freak snowstorm knocks out the power and barricades the family in their house. They have evoked the wrath of Krampus, who sends demonic toys and elves to terrorize the family. Fans of silly horror movies like Gremlins or Slither should find a lot to like in Krampus, although those looking for a good scare might be slightly disappointed. The movie takes a long time to really get to the good stuff, not really building any suspense but just watching banter among the family. However, it does allow all of the characters to be memorable and fleshed out. When Krampus' Minions finally do show up, the movie goes nuts. Practical and digital effects are used for the toys, making them look more real and creepy. A giant jack-in-the-box toy in particular is the stuff of nightmares. Krampus never gets particularly scary, but that's made up for by its silliness, memorable characters and fun plot. It should make a good annual Christmas viewing if you're not into Frosty the Snowman.… Expand

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JurassicParkFanDec 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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TheQuietGamerMay 25, 2016

An admittedly less than perfect combination of horror and comedy. While not an instant holiday classic, "Krampus" proves to be suitably fun. A Christmas movie that offers something different than the average film of the type.

It'sAn admittedly less than perfect combination of horror and comedy. While not an instant holiday classic, "Krampus" proves to be suitably fun. A Christmas movie that offers something different than the average film of the type.

It's definitely more comedy than horror. As things begin to escalate you begin to realize that it's less concerned with building tension and fright, and more on being goofy and humorous. It achieves both well without ever being able to blow the audience away. This means that the movie can be really fun even if a tad stupid at times.

There's a surprising amount of sentimentality to the movie. Never losing the Christmas spirit and the importance are noticeable themes (or warnings) here. The characters themselves aren't really fleshed out, but they still manage to have some decent moments of familial bonding in their tough situation.

Those looking for some frights this Christmas are likely to be disappointed. Krampus approaches nearly everything in itself with a sense of glee. This allows for plenty of over-the-top humor and goofiness, but leaves little room for any actual horror outside of the monster designs. That's not to say it isn't worth watching though. It's got plenty of fun hidden under the Christmas tree and even has the holiday spirit. It offers a nice deviation from the standard Christmas flicks. It probably won't be one of those Christmas classics you revisit every year, but is still worth a watch one holiday season even with it's lack in scares and emphasis on laughs.

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reviewfrom19842Dec 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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manningn15May 13, 2019

One of my top 5 favorite horror movies of all time. It had great acting performances and a great story. The visual effects and animatronics were spectacular.

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LeZeeMay 4, 2016

A creepy Christmas tale of a family.

Probably no one would have anticipated it, this is a surprise movie, especially being an anti-Christmas theme. Possibly the one last time I enjoyed was a Finnish film called 'Rare Export', that's theA creepy Christmas tale of a family.

Probably no one would have anticipated it, this is a surprise movie, especially being an anti-Christmas theme. Possibly the one last time I enjoyed was a Finnish film called 'Rare Export', that's the name came in my mind after watching this. I also could not believe this rated PG13, well it differs in other countries. Of course, there are plenty of intensified frightening scenes, even for the adults, but no gores. The violence parts were well edited/shot, yet it makes sure they're still part of the story without showing them. I think it was a smart filmmaking keeping in mind the family audience. So in the end, I guess it paid off well.

I did not know the plot, as well as a few words that referred in the movie. But while watching it, I was worried about the graphics, because this is not a big budget film. Even the cast was not from the top league. Overall, it achieved a good result, that's the point. There are no major flaws as well, and the small ones can be easily ignorable. Because on the other side the movie provides a good suspenseful entertainment that makes you not to move the body or the eyeballs. After I'm saying all these, you should at least consider giving it a shot. But remember there's no story in it, it was constructed on a panic situation during the heavy blizzard when one after another begin to disappear.

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