I grew up hearing the legend of Krampus and was excited to see the film. From the opening scene involving last-minute shoppers and a Nativity play gone to hell, you know this isn't your standard holiday film. While KRAMPUS does diviate from his original myth a bit, (very much playing on the "Anti-St. Nicholas" thing), I don't think fans of the entity will be too upset. I was relieved that the ending was not what I expected it to be and that perhaps made it a very terrifying ending in hindsight.
The practical effects are fantastic, especically a scene near the end that brings memories to FANTASIA's "Night on Bald Mountain".
A Fun Holiday Scare
I grew up hearing the legend of Krampus and was excited to see the film. From the opening scene involving last-minute shoppers and a Nativity play gone to hell, you know this isn't your standard holiday film. While KRAMPUS does diviate from his original myth a bit, (very much playing on the "Anti-St. Nicholas" thing), I don't think fans of the entity will be too upset. I was relieved that the ending was not what I expected it to be and that perhaps made it a very terrifying ending in hindsight.
The practical effects are fantastic, especically a scene near the end that brings memories to FANTASIA's "Night on Bald Mountain".