Krampus

Krampus

You don't want to be on his list.

Directed by Michael Dougherty

Produced by Universal Pictures, Legendary Pictures

201598 min6.2 / 10

A darkly comedic holiday horror film that weaponizes Christmas nostalgia and family dysfunction against a backdrop of ancient mythological dread.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Krampus scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Krampus sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Krampus violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Krampus end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Krampus easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Krampus, and what each one shares →

Like Krampus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Krampus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Krampus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Krampus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Krampus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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