Krampus

2015 Directed by Michael Dougherty

You don't want to be on his list.

A horror comedy based on the ancient legend about a pagan creature who punishes children on Christmas.

Adam Scott Toni Collette Allison Tolman David Koechner Emjay Anthony Stefania LaVie Owen Queenie Samuel Conchata Ferrell Luke Hawker Ivy George Sophie Gannon Krista Stadler Trevor Bau Gideon Emery Maverick Flack Felicity Hamill Tess Jamieson-Karaha Lolo Owen Gareth Ruck Leith Towers Chi Jiajia Lim

Alternative Titles

Krampus: El terror de la Navidad, Коледа по дяволите, Крампус

horror fantasy comedy

98 mins More details at IMDb TMDb Report this film

Popular reviews

Review by Ava Davis ★★★★½ 13

I've been going through a stint of textbook depression for the past couple of days (emptiness, lack of motivation, insecurity, tiredness). I felt like I had no interest in movies and it was a horrible feeling and I felt trapped. It was literally a chore to get my ass in the theatre and see this at 10:25. For the entire film after the first 10 minutes, I cried nonstop. This is what I needed. I love movies so much.
Review by Lucy ★★★½ 4

you better watch out, you better watch out! you better watch out!! you BETTER WATCH OUT!!! YOU BETTER WATCH OUT-
Review by SilentDawn ★★★★½ 13

84/100
An unholy, demented, furious delight. From beginning to end, this vicious little fucker of a film wraps its characters into a tightly-knit bow of Christmas terror, and its sustained tension shines through with playful goofiness and understated human focus. While many were expecting (and probably hoping) for a broader parody of Christmastime cliches, director Michael Dougherty aims and hits his mark of something much more sardonic.
The opening sequence, set to the tune of "It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas" and featuring colorful consumerism in all its slow-motion glory, is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a specific type of hilarity, one that joyfully dives into the realm of the acidic. It's a…
Review by Eli Hayes ★★★★ 6

holy hell with hooves,
this film makes me appreciative
of having been raised jewish.
Review by Evan ★★½ 14

Underwhelming. Krampus had so much potential, but it falls short. Firstly, it's not funny or scary. I laughed once and I was never scared or creeped out. The visuals are great though; Krampus looks pretty fucking awesome and so do all of his little minion things. The build up before the chaos ensues takes ages! Seriously the first hour of this film is cliche family holiday drama. Oh shit we have to spend time with our shitty in-laws once a year. You don't give a shit about hardly any of the characters either; they're all dicks. I was actually sitting there hoping Krampus and his minions would finish these people off. So after the unfunny in-law drama finally ends, chaos…
Review by issy 🥝 ★★★ 4

this is the office christmas party dwight planned to throw every year but the party planning committee wouldn’t let him

Recent reviews

Review by liv1996 ★★★★★

I've seen this three holiday seasons in a row and it gets better every viewing. I love the balance of comedy and drama. It feels very much like a 80s/90s movie, with very impressive non-digital effects. I can't think of a scene that I don't like in it.
Review by the_epic_man ★★★

Saw every twist comin from miles away, interesting premise that crumbles on its poor casts lack of facial awareness
7/10
Review by GLG1985 ★★

Adam Scott fight with some cool evil puppets, it was fun enough.
Review by Fermin Morillo ★★★

WORST CHRISTMAS EVER.
Not for me though. I had fun.
Review by Jess ★★

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

We love a Christmas comedy...

Although would've loved a fight scene between Grandma and Krampus, but I guess beggars can't be choosers...
Review by liam billiam ★★★★★

whatever bet adam scott list to be in this movie must’ve been massive
watch with friends and it’s an instant comedy, highly recommend
Review by Roberto DaCritic Iglesias-Sanchez ★½

I can’t stand Krampus (2015), even though most of the film is very good. Why is that? Well, let’s examine the minor bad parts.
1. The way how Krampus works in this movie is confusing and stupid. As shown in the flashback, Krampus kidnaps a whole town except for one girl (who eventually becomes the German grandma). The people are never heard of or seen again. You see, actual Krampus punishes naughty kids, not kidnaps a whole town! Seriously, what were they thinking?
2. The makeup for the face of Krampus looks like absolute shit. Also why is his mouth open?
3. Everyone else quickly drops and is kidnapped for like the last 25 minutes. I guess they ran out…
Review by Hezzah ★★

Entertaining but come on you know it’s gonna be dumb.
Review by Niels ★★★

Entertaining christmas themed scary movie. Horror for the whole family, thriving on its great atmosphere and fun special effects.