Variety
Krampus isn't especially scary, but it generates goodwill nonetheless for treating its home-invasion-for-the-holidays setup with an appreciably straight face.
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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.
2015Rating: R13, Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb98 minsUSA
ComedyFantasyHorror
- Director:
- Michael Dougherty ('Trick 'r Treat')
- Writer:
- Michael DoughertyTodd CaseyZach Shields
- Cast:
- Adam ScottToni ColletteAllison TolmanDavid Koechner
Krampus | Reviews
67%132 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Time Out
Too many obnoxious relatives, evil critters and weak gags at the expense of fat kids and foul-mouthed old ladies.
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The New York Times
Occasionally funny, intermittently scary, but mostly hectic and sloppy...
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The Guardian
It'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.
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Los Angeles Times
It 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."
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Little White Lies
A curious creature feature that's more unwanted gift than surprise package.
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Hollywood Reporter
While the violent sequences are very effectively staged, the results are a strange hybrid that doesn't quite work.
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Entertainment Weekly
A great-looking movie, filled with freaky creature designs and a just-right mixture of practical effects and CGI.
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