Krampus
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.
Critics Sentiment
House overrun by violent living toys from Krampus presents
Cousins mockingly read Max's Santa letter at dinner table
The film jumps from its lowest point during the family dysfunction dinner scene to building genuine horror excitement as the supernatural elements take over.
Krampus starts with effective Christmas satire but struggles through slow domestic comedy until the supernatural horror kicks in around the midpoint. Once Krampus and his creatures appear, critics consistently praised the practical effects, creature design, and escalating terror. The film sustains strong horror entertainment through most of its final act before stumbling to a divisive ending that many reviewers found unsatisfying.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 34
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
Maverick Flack
Howie, Jr
Sage Hunefeld
Baby Chrissy
Leith Towers
Derek
Curtis Vowell
DHL Man
Luke Hawker
Krampus
Seth Green
Lumpy (voice)
Breehn Burns
Dumpy (voice)
Justin Roiland
Clumpy (voice)
Brett Beattie
Der Klown
Mark Atkin
Ketkrókur
Crew
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