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Dec 4, 2015 · Krampus. Peter Sobczynski December 04, 2015. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. As those of you who have either an encyclopedic knowledge of obscure holiday traditions or easy access to Wikipedia know, Krampus is a figure from European folklore with origins stretching back to the days before Christianity who is essentially the evil ...
Dec 4, 2015 · 66% Tomatometer 131 Reviews 52% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who...
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- Michael Dougherty
- PG-13
- Emjay Anthony
- You better watch out... Anti-Claus is coming to town.
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By Max Nicholson
Updated: Nov 24, 2018 7:04 pm
Posted: Dec 4, 2015 12:00 am
Krampus couldn't have come at a better time, as Black Friday madness reaches its cultural peak. Just in the first few minutes, Michael Dougherty's holiday horror movie perfectly captures the underlying animosity of what is usually dubbed the "Season of Giving." The film opens with a slow-motion montage of rabid holiday shoppers clawing and biting their way through a megastore, while Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" sardonically plays in the background. It's actually a great summation of what Krampus means in the context of Christmas, especially in this day and age.
For the uninitiated, Krampus is an actual character from Alpine folklore. Basically, he's the Anti-Santa Claus -- a villainous, horned creature who punishes children at Christmastime for being naughty. In the movie, a young boy named Max (Emjay Anthony) becomes disillusioned when his eccentric family clashes over the holidays. Distraught by the lack of Christmas spirit, Max accidentally summons the evil Krampus who lays siege to the entire neighborhood.
However, it takes a little while to get to that point. The movie drags in a few places, particularly the beginning as we patiently wait for Krampus to make his first appearance. Actually, a good chunk of the first half is just straight comedy as Max's obnoxious, redneck extended family comes to visit.
Krampus hits that "Nightmare Before Christmas" sweet spot by blending gleeful horror with holiday cheer. While genuine frights are slim, the movie is packed with great imagery, solid commentary and laugh-out-loud moments -- not unlike director Michael Dougherty's last film Trick 'r Treat. The cast and creature designs are also great. While the film...
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Krampus Movie Review | Common Sense Media. Parents' Guide to. Krampus. By Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 14+. Christmas horror comedy is dark but has genuine good cheer. Movie PG-13 2015 98 minutes. Rate movie. Parents Say: age 11+ 24 reviews. Any Iffy Content? Read more. Watch Our Video Review Watch now. A Lot or a Little?
- Michael Dougherty
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Review: 'Krampus' is a comedy-horror film directed by Michael Dougherty. It is based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore. I seen this movie when it first came out and I was so happy to have a Christmas themed horror film that was actually good.
Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Dec 23, 2021. Matt Brunson Film Frenzy. The set-up and midsection are so wonderfully rich with character and incident that it's shocking how much the film ...
Dec 4, 2015 · Film Review: ‘Krampus’. Santa Claus isn't coming to town, but his sinister shadow is in this divertingly spooky Christmas thriller. By Justin Chang. Courtesy of Legendary Pictures. He sees you...
