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Krampus

2015Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

ComedyHorror
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic496.4Rotten Tomatoes67%52%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

You don't want to be on his list.

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.

Feels like

  • Christmas Horror
  • Demonic Folklore
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Creature Feature
  • Supernatural Threat
  • Holiday Nightmare
  • Practical Effects
  • Darkly Humorous

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Michael Dougherty
Written by
Zach Shields, Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey
Produced by
Michael Dougherty, Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia
Music by
Douglas Pipes

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Facts

November 26, 2015 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
November 26, 2015
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$62 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Failed a Spot Check, Gruesome Goat, Child Eater +9

  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Gruesome Goat
  • Child Eater
  • You Shall Not Pass!
  • Hope Spot
  • Creepy Long Fingers
  • The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You
  • Fallen Angel
  • My Car Hates Me
  • All There in the Manual
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Bear Trap

12 of 150 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Krampus?"

Questions about Krampus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Krampus?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Krampus streams on Prime and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Krampus worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 49).

Is Krampus okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Krampus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will Krampus make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10).

Was Krampus a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$62 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $62 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Krampus use?

Failed a Spot CheckGruesome GoatChild EaterYou Shall Not Pass!Hope SpotCreepy Long FingersThe Fourth Wall Will Not Protect YouFallen AngelMy Car Hates MeAll There in the ManualO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessBear Trapand 138 more

TV Tropes lists 150 tropes for it, including Failed a Spot Check, Gruesome Goat, and Child Eater.