Krampus (2015) (original) (raw)

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max gets disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Meanwhile, this lack of festive spirit unleashes 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 one another if they hope to survive.

Director: Michael Dougherty
Writers: Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Starring: Emjay Anthony, Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Stefania LaVie Owen, Krista Stadler, Conchata Ferrell
Producer: Thomas Tull

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Review by Brian Orndorf, December 4, 2015

6 / 10

In 2007, writer/director Michael Dougherty set out to redefine Halloween horror with �Trick �r Treat,� a clever anthology effort that emphasized eeriness over pounding terror. For his follow-up, the helmer aims to shake up another holiday with �Krampus,� a Christmas-set chiller that�s trying to scare during the season of giving. Again avoiding cheap thrills, Dougherty creates an entertaining monster mash with the picture, which blends yuletide sensitivities involving dysfunctional families and the wrath of ghoulish creatures. Strangely, the production doesn�t aim to create a roller coaster rid ...read more...

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