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Krampus

Seen it?

2015 | 98 min | Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Gremlins or Trick 'r Treat, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $62 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 229K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Dougherty

  • Adam ScottTom
  • Toni ColletteSarah
  • David KoechnerHoward
  • Allison TolmanLinda
  • Conchata FerrellAunt Dorothy
  • Emjay AnthonyMax
  • Stefania LaVie OwenBeth
  • Krista StadlerOmi
  • Lolo OwenStevie
  • Queenie SamuelJordan