Krampus (2015)

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The story centers on Christmas and a demon hunting down wicked souls to deliver justice. It's directed by Michael Dougherty, the man behind that 2008 horror thriller that gave us all such a scary night to experience...

Michael Dougherty's horror-comedy Krampus, inspired by the old legend of a pagan demon who punishes naughty kids, hits theaters on November 25, 2015. The screenplay is credited to Todd Casey and Zach Shields.

Genre: fantasy, comedy, horror
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Michael Dougherty
Screenplay: Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, David Koechner, Conchata Ferrell, Stefania Owen, Emjay Anthony, Gareth Ruck...

IMDb

Has nobody seen this yet?

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A sweet horror comedy for the whole family, packed with plenty of laughs and just enough naive charm... 😁

I have to say, this movie actually looks pretty solid to me. 😁

There are a few moments in the movie that lean into comedy, but let me know what you think once you've seen it all 😁

"Krampus" doesn't boast a brilliant screenplay or a roster of A-list stars capable of carrying a heavy production, yet it makes up for those gaps with sheer creativity, sharp humor, and a killer soundtrack—which unfortunately leaves its massive potential feeling somewhat unfulfilled. Horror fans might find themselves wanting more visceral scares, since the most chilling moments stem from the mere anticipation of Krampus showing up. While Krampus has always been a bogeyman for little kids, perhaps he actually has something to say to us adults who have long since stopped believing in him. I suspect that was the film's true north: moving away from the hyper-materialistic frenzy of the holidays and leaning back into the actual spirit of Christmas and family connection. Sure, the holiday rush and the obsession with gift-giving aren't going anywhere, but we shouldn't lose sight of the core values preserved through tradition. Ultimately, "Krampus" is an inventive holiday tale that provides solid entertainment; grab a couple of beers, and I think you'll find yourself laughing out loud at certain stretches. Just be warned: once you catch a glimpse of Krampus, you might think twice about leaving that stocking hanging by the window next year. Especially once all the lights go out.

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I honestly traded this movie for that total garbage called Krampus: The Reckoning, which was pretty much bottom-of-the-barrel stuff. Since Toni Collette is in this one, though, I guess it might actually be worth a watch just for the laughs!

The movie is definitely strange; it’s quite a departure from your typical American Christmas fairy tale. Personally, I enjoyed it. It isn't exactly a masterpiece, but it's certainly something I'd watch again.

Honestly, it’s a joke. It feels like I'm watching Chucky 🤣

This movie is a total joke 🤣🤣
Poor guys walked out of the theater after thirty minutes, but I actually found it so ridiculous I had to sit through the whole thing just to see how bad it could get. 🤣

I honestly can't wrap my head around what else people were expecting from a horror-comedy 😁

It’s an odd film; I agree with the consensus

What a complete disaster... 🤮

Directors really have it easy these days when they can rely on such a massive audience that clearly lacks even an ounce of taste...