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This was better than any movie about Krampus had any right to be.

posted 8 years ago by lisamariebutcher-91483
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I know this movie has received a lot of hate, but I have to admit it's a guilty pleasure of mine. I'll probably watch it every Christmas. It's not great and has a lot of problems, but even the annoying characters were likable in their own way and Krampus just looks too cool. Even if some scenes drag on (the scenes with the demonic toys last way too long) it's still successful in creating an atmosphere of suspense and dread.

I'd say if you go in not expecting to be blown away but just expecting to enjoy yourself you'll get it.

I'd give it a 6.4/10.

[–] KingCobra686 8 years ago

Watch it on Krampusnacht, December 5th!

As far as Christmas horror movies go, this is pretty high up there. Solid characters, good special effects, good atmosphere.

[–] darthmaher 8 years ago

I agree. Michael Dougherty really knows how to create atmosphere. Trick r Treat was great in that regard as well

[–] robertmichel 8 years ago

Great cinematography, great sound design, great music.
And, even though some moments have a lot of frenetic action, I was always able to follow what was going on. Plus the humor worked when it needed to. Suck on that, Transformers movies!

[–] Chris12955 8 years ago

Sounds pretty mediocre if you only gave it a 6(there is no such thing as a point in this kind of rating) out of 10. I gave it a 9 out of 10. Not perfect, but a cracking horror comedy with a great Christmas movie feel to it.

[–] jxdef25 8 years ago

Honestly, loved it. Echoing what others have said. I also went through the Krampus Maze at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando which may have helped add to my love for it. But thought the critters were original and creepy. The cast was actually fantastic. I couldn't believe it when the movie started. I love Toni Collette and think Adam Scott is great with those neutral roles where he can reel back the comedy and just be Joe Blow. And agreed it didn't take itself too seriously so the funny parts were well placed and appropriately funny.
It may follow a formula a little but isn't that the case with all holiday movies? Lol
Definitely a new tradition.

[–] patrickconnors2000 8 years ago

I always gave it a 7/10, but an extremely solid 7 out of 10. There are problems with it (demonic toy scene) but it is a movie I will watch EVERY christmas.

[–] Adrie_Rse 8 years ago

Better than any movie about Krampus had any right to be, I agree. I was really surprised. It's not just a cheap horror film, it... I wish I could explain it better, how it has character, insight, is funny, and when it comes on the movie channels I can understand why it has 3/4 stars; it deserves it.