Krampus
The Christmas devil (based on Alpine folklore) seeks to punish the naughty in this horror comedy starring Adam Scott (TV’s Parks and Recreation), Toni Collette (The Way, Way Back) and David Koechner (Anchorman). From the director of cult horror anthology Trick ‘r Treat.
- Director:
- Michael Dougherty ('Trick 'r Treat')
- Writer:
- Michael DoughertyTodd CaseyZach Shields
- Cast:
- Adam ScottToni ColletteAllison TolmanDavid Koechner
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressKrampus isn't especially scary, but it generates goodwill nonetheless for treating its home-invasion-for-the-holidays setup with an appreciably straight face.
Time Out
pressToo many obnoxious relatives, evil critters and weak gags at the expense of fat kids and foul-mouthed old ladies.
The New York Times
pressOccasionally funny, intermittently scary, but mostly hectic and sloppy...
The Guardian
pressIt's nowhere near as good as many of the films it so wants to be positioned next to, but it's nasty enough to leave an impression.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt has enough personality and ambition that it could easily become an annual tradition for those who prefer "Silent Night, Deadly Night" to "It's a Wonderful Life."
Little White Lies
pressA curious creature feature that's more unwanted gift than surprise package.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the violent sequences are very effectively staged, the results are a strange hybrid that doesn't quite work.
Entertainment Weekly
pressA great-looking movie, filled with freaky creature designs and a just-right mixture of practical effects and CGI.
Once in a while I encounter a horror movie that blows me away. Granted there’s very few that are able to, Krampus does an excellent job delivering the terrors and laughs that fits an unforgettable horror movie. All young Max Engel (Emjay Anthony) wants is a happy and cheerful Christmas celebration with his family. However with very conflicting thoughts and...
Variety
pressKrampus isn't especially scary, but it generates goodwill nonetheless for treating its home-invasion-for-the-holidays setup with an appreciably straight face.
Time Out
pressToo many obnoxious relatives, evil critters and weak gags at the expense of fat kids and foul-mouthed old ladies.
The New York Times
pressOccasionally funny, intermittently scary, but mostly hectic and sloppy...
The Guardian
pressIt's nowhere near as good as many of the films it so wants to be positioned next to, but it's nasty enough to leave an impression.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt has enough personality and ambition that it could easily become an annual tradition for those who prefer "Silent Night, Deadly Night" to "It's a Wonderful Life."
Little White Lies
pressA curious creature feature that's more unwanted gift than surprise package.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the violent sequences are very effectively staged, the results are a strange hybrid that doesn't quite work.
Entertainment Weekly
pressA great-looking movie, filled with freaky creature designs and a just-right mixture of practical effects and CGI.
Once in a while I encounter a horror movie that blows me away. Granted there’s very few that are able to, Krampus does an excellent job delivering the terrors and laughs that fits an unforgettable horror movie. All young Max Engel (Emjay Anthony) wants is a happy and cheerful Christmas celebration with his family. However with very conflicting thoughts...
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