If you are anti-Santa, and least in the horror movie genre, you might enjoy going down this rabbit hole with our Complete List of Krampus Movies.
In the many versions of Krampus that started appearing in Christmas horror movies, he’s usually portrayed as a half-goat, half-demon monster. He hunts down and often kills children and their families who don’t live with the true spirit of Christmas. This takes the form of monster and slasher movies in most cases, although many of the best Krampus movies take the idea and turn it into a more satirical or adventurous take on the character. Krampus movies make for some of the best alternate Christmas films, and with so many movies featuring the anti-Santa available, there’s never a shortage of festive horror for the holiday season.
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Krampus (2012)
One of the most successful films about the Christmas devil is 2015’s Krampus. Perhaps one of the reasons for its success is the cast which includes stars like Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Toni Collette (Hereditary). However, the real star here is director Michael Dougherty, who previously directed the Halloween masterpiece Trick ‘R Treat.
In the 2015 Krampus movie, a boy declares he hates Christmas after his dysfunctional family won’t stop fighting, and this summons the demon Krampus to their home to dish out punishment. The movie remains a cult classic thanks to its dark humor and interesting take on Krampus and his minions. Michael Dougherty’s take on the Christmas horror legend is easily the best Krampus movie so far,though with the holiday demon’s ever-increasing popularity, a new contender could arrive in the future.
Krampus: The Christmas Devil
The low-budget horror movie from 2013 follows a police officer who believes Krampus is behind all the kidnappings of children in the area. Battling his own trauma, the cop does everything he can to track down the monster and stop the disappearances.
Krampus: The Return (2022)
After Lisa’s brother mysteriously dies, she and her college friends go to her family home to for answers. They are shocked to discover that his killer was non-other than the Christmas demon, Krampus.
Krampus Origins (2018)
In the year 1918 as WWI rages on a group of American soldiers find a mysterious artifact that can summon the ancient evil of the Krampus. After they are killed in battle, the artifact turns up in an orphanage and the Krampus once again is unleashed.
Krampus: The Reckoning (2015)
Krampus Unleashed (2016)
In the low-budget 2016 horror flick, Krampus is summoned when a family finds the contents of a buried treasure while panning for gold in Arizona. The “summoning stone” they discover is able to bring Krampus to life when it touches fire.
Red One (2024)
Dwayne Johnson might be the star of the 2024 action-comedy, but Krampus is the most entertaining character in the movie. Played by Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane), Krampus isn’t in a very good mood when he is questioned about the disappearance of his adoptive brother, Santa.
Krampus: The Devil Returns (2016)
Zoe, a strange child has a not so imaginary friend the Krampus who is the dark companion of St. Nicholas. This legendary creature has been unleashed upon a small town and begins seeking out all the naughty people to punish them at Christmas time.
Mother Krampus (2017)
Based on the urban legend, Mother Krampus is a witch that comes on the 12 days of Christmas taking children each night.
Karmpus 2 (2016)
El monstruo Krampus ha vuelto para seguir castigando a los niños malos en un pequeño pueblo de Pensilvania. Depende de un equipo de policías bien entrenados el poner fin al ciclo del Diablo de Navidad.
Granny Krampus (2024)
An estranged family is brought together for a final reunion at the old family home for Christmas. Returning to the home of the old matriarch of the family and her bed-bound brother, they quickly find themselves at the mercy of a nightmarish entity from the past.
Mother Krampus 2: Slay Ride (2018)
On Christmas Eve, four young women wrap up their community service with one last visit to the older and less fortunate. As darkness falls and the cold settles in, they realize there is far more to their seemingly innocent host than meets the eye.
Krampus Vs Bigfoot (2022)
With Christmas time approaching and the Illuminati forces on the retreat, the Allies are in high spirits. Space rough neck Van Helsing considers taking his relationship with Allied Forces leader Princess Kali to the next level. Unfortunately Satan is set to ruin the moment. From the depths of Hell, the wicked Lord Of Darkness summons the demon spirit of Christmas, Krampus to wreak havoc!
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
Rare Exports an exceptional Christmas horror movie. Horror films are usually not loved by critics yet are favored by audiences, but here the situation is different. The movie is based on a short film, Rare Exports Inc.,and is about a company that ships out Santa Clauses to locations around the world. When the company captures who they believe is Santa Claus, they realize they captured a deranged elf, and soon more of Santa’s elves show up to slaughter everyone involved.
A Christmas Horror Story (2015)
Four interwoven horror stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by a festive radio host.
Krampus: The Naughty Cut (Collector’s Edition)
Gifts for the Krampus Fan
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