It feels like Krampus took elements from other comedies and tried to combine them with horror, but the final product falls short. I don’t believe it succeeded in being either a funny movie or a scary one.

I’d been hearing positive things about their take on this traditional story, and although it wasn’t unpleasant—there were some amusing parts and the actors were pretty good—it didn't completely win me over. The special effects were acceptable, and the scary bits were okay, but I never really felt drawn into what was happening. It just didn't quite become a horror film for Christmas that I would love, and I don’t have…

The film feels uneven. *Krampus* seemed to have promise given its darker subject matter, but ultimately it resorts to predictable family holiday conflict. The conclusion wasn’t particularly memorable either; not awful, just unremarkable. Adam Scott is acceptable as Tom, though Toni Collette, playing Sarah, gives a slightly better performance. Krista Stadler's portrayal of Omi stands out as the most compelling c…

This is an unexpected and unsettling Christmas movie, particularly given its anti-holiday sentiment. It reminded me of a Finnish film called 'Rare Export,' which I haven’t enjoyed as much in some time. I was surprised to see it rated PG13, though ratings vary internationally. There are definitely intense scary moments that might be startling even for grown-ups, but there's no gore. The violent scenes were skillfully …