Krampus
You don't want to be on his list.
Country
Production
Budget
$15 000 000
Revenue
$61 548 707
Website
Director
Actors
Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, Krista Stadler, Lolo Owen, Queenie Samuel
All actors and roles (10)
All actors and roles (10)
Scenario
Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey
Producer
Michael Dougherty, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia, Daniel M. Stillman, Zach Shields
Operator
Jules O'Loughlin
Composer
Douglas Pipes
Artist
Jules Cook, Michael Aerni
Audition
Amanda Mackey, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Miranda Rivers
Editing
John Axelrad
All team (92)
All team (92)
Short description
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.
What's left behind the scenes
- In real life, Lolo Owen is the younger sister of Stephanie Owen.
- The image of Krampus created in the film is compiled from his depictions on postcards and illustrations in books.
- A pre-premiere screening of the film for critics was not held.
- Michael Dougherty described the film he directed as a dark take on a family Christmas movie. As the director put it: “The Christmas movie exists as if inside its own snow globe. Family members, no matter how much they dislike each other, ultimately reconcile and live happily ever after. Now imagine their arguments only escalate, and then Krampus somehow penetrates their reality.”
- According to director Michael Dougherty, this is a Christmas movie that is simultaneously scary and sentimental. Dougherty stated: "A Christmas Carol" (2009) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) are films about people undergoing spiritual purification. And they reach this purification through the horror they have experienced.
- When signing a letter to Santa Claus, Max writes “Max Engel.” “Engel” is the German word for “angel.” This indicates that the family whose story the film tells has German roots.
- In Max's room, one can spot a couple of figures from "Pacific Rim" (2013), another Legendary Pictures film, as well as posters for the animated series "Rick and Morty" (2013) and "Robot Chicken" (2005).
- In the film, Krampus acts as the antithesis of Santa Claus. Omi Engel refers to him as the “shadow” of Saint Nicholas. The character of Krampus genuinely resembles Santa Claus – he has helpers and a sleigh. The bell Max receives is engraved with the inscription “Gruss Vom Krampus,” which means “Greetings from Krampus.”
- Director Michael Dougherty calls Krampus in this film "the shadow of Santa Claus." According to him, "he's not some unstoppable monster who breaks down your door to grab you. There's something sinisterly playful about him. He enjoys what he does. For him, it’s like a game of cat and mouse."
- Michael Dougherty described the film he directed as a dark version of a family Christmas movie. As the director put it: "Christmas movies exist as if inside their own snow globe. No matter how much family members might repel one another, they eventually reconcile and live happily ever after. Now imagine that the quarrels between them only intensify, and then Krampus mysteriously penetrates their reality."
- Composer Douglas Pipes describes the music written for the film as a "collection of distorted Christmas carols mixed with paganism." The soundtrack features the clanking of chains, ringing bells, the creaking of bones, and the beating of animal-skin drums. A choir sings in various languages, shifting from monotonous chanting to whispers.
- Composer Douglas Pipes describes the music written for the film as "a collection of distorted Christmas carols with a touch of paganism." The soundtrack features the clinking of chains, bell ringing, the creaking of bones, and drumming on animal skin. Choral singing can be heard in different languages – sometimes monotonous, sometimes descending into a whisper.
- In the story, Lolo Owen is the younger sister of Stephanie Owen.
- Max’s mother mentions "the noodle incident," which caused a quarrel with the neighbors. "The noodle incident" was repeatedly mentioned in the daily comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" (1985-1995) by artist Bill Watterson. Its meaning is not explained in either the comics or the film "Krampus."
- The house Krampus stands on in one poster is not the same one seen inside the snow globe in Krampus's hand on another poster.
- The film was originally scheduled to premiere on November 25th. It was moved to December 4th, closer to "Krampus Night," which is traditionally celebrated in Austria on December 5th.
- Max's mother mentions the "noodle incident," which caused a quarrel with the neighbors. The "noodle incident" was mentioned several times in the daily comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" (1985-1995) by artist Bill Watterson. Neither the comics nor the movie "Krampus" explain the nature of the incident.
- In Austrian folklore, Krampus is a goat-like companion of Saint Nicholas (whom the Dutch call Sinterklaas, the origin of the name Santa Claus) who punishes naughty children. In Austrian cities and the southern regions of Germany, "Krampus Parades" are held, featuring teenagers and young men aged 14-18 dressed in the character's costume.
- In Max’s room, you can notice a couple of figures from "Pacific Rim" (2013), another film by "Legendary Pictures," as well as posters from the animated series "Rick and Morty" (2013) and "Robot Chicken" (2005).
- Director Michael Dougherty describes the Krampus in this film as the "shadow of Santa Claus." According to him, "he isn't just some monster that knows no boundaries and kicks down your door to grab you. There is something sinisterly playful about him. He takes pleasure in what he does. For him, it's like a game of cat and mouse."
- According to director Michael Dougherty, this is a Christmas film that is both scary and sentimental. Dougherty said: "A Christmas Story" (2009) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) are films about people undergoing spiritual cleansing. And they come to this cleansing through experienced horror."
- In Austrian folklore, Krampus is a goat-like companion of Saint Nicholas (known as Sinterklaas by the Dutch, from which the name Santa Claus originates) who punishes naughty children. "Krampus parades" are held in Austrian cities and southern Germany, featuring teenagers and young men aged 14-18 dressed as this character.
- Omi Angel (grandmother) is the only one in the film who calls Krampus by name.
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