When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.
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Adam Scott
Tom
Toni Collette
Sarah
David Koechner
Howard
Allison Tolman
Linda
Conchata Ferrell
Aunt Dorothy
Emjay Anthony
Max
Stefania LaVie Owen
Beth
Krista Stadler
Omi
Lolo Owen
Stevie
Queenie Samuel
Jordan
Director
Michael Dougherty
Tagline
"You don't want to be on his list."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$61,800,000
Production
Universal Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Zam Pictures
Reno
May 4, 2016
> A creepy Christmas tale of a family. Probably no one would have anticipated it, this is a surprise movie, especially being an anti-Christmas theme. Possibly the one last time I enjoyed was a Finnish film called 'Rare Export', that's the name came in my mind after watching this. I also could not believe this rated PG13, well it differs in other countries. Of course, there are plenty of intensi...
r96sk
December 21, 2020
A mixed bag. <em>'Krampus'</em> has a lot of potential, based on the dark themes we see. However, unfortunately, it dumbs itself down in festive family gathering melodrama. I also didn't rate the ending that much, not that it's bad per se - it's just meh to me. Adam Scott is alright in the role of Tom, though is bettered by Toni Collette as Sarah; albeit minorly. The most interesting charact...
JPV852
December 24, 2021
Heard some good things about this rendition of the forklore and while not bad with some funny moments and a decent cast, I wasn't totally enamored with this one. The effects were alright and the horror elements were fine, but never really was fully engaged. I don't know, not exactly a horror Christmas classic and not much desire to revisit anytime soon. **3.25/5**
FlukeSkygawker
December 26, 2025
Krampus was a low effort recycle of better comedy movie with a horror movie overlay. I think it was supposed to be dark humor, but ultimately doesn't work as horror or humor.
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