While there are the requisite jump scares any horror movie needs nowadays, this is definitely more of a creature feature, which is always a good thing as we are seeing less and less of them these days, with some really neat and unique designs for the title monster and his evil helpers (I’m now scared of teddy bears. Thank you, Mister Dougherty). Adding to that the setting and darkly comic tone, and Krampus is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Released: December 4th
Synopsis: When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) 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. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive.
