The previews for this film made Krampus look like a fun horror film. The movie is also rated PG-13 so I figured this would make for a fun daddy/daughter day. With everything being Star Wars at the movie theaters, it wasn't hard to find a seat. The theater was actually empty until a couple of minutes into the film.
The two of us had a great time watching Krampus. It was a fun horror film that included some recognizable stars along with some new faces. Prior to seeing Adam Scott cast in this film, I was wondering what direction the film would go. I was glad to see there was a level of humor to go along with scary parts.
Krampus doesn't travel alone and his helpers made this movie even more insanely fun. Demented clown looking beasts, psychotic ginger bread men and evil elves assisted Krampus against the family that were not in the Christmas spirit.
Emjay Anthony was the real star of this movie as he was the one who started out with the most amount of Christmas spirit. As more family members showed up to the home, his spirit becomes broken and a great storm comes along. This is where things go downhill for all of them.
Although not a huge cast, every member of the cast mattered in their own way for Krampus. Michael Dougherty did well directing the film and giving screen time to each actor. Adam Scott and Toni Collette played the parts of parents to Emjay Anthony and Stefania LaVie Owen's characters. David Koechner and Allison Tolman's redneck-type characters brought along their children and surprise everyone with Aunt Dorothy played by Conchata Ferrell.
While I said Emjay Anthony was the star, it is because of his interactions with Krista Stadler as his grandmother. She is well aware of Krampus as you can tell by the way she talks in trailer for the film. She gives us backstory to Krampus which is told through an animated flashback, which seems to be the way you do flashbacks nowadays.
If you're looking for some scary holiday fun, give Krampus a shot. I know it's not Gremlins, but it's worth checking out. I'll give Krampus three and a half out of five pile drivers.
Go to the movies as often as you would like for a low monthly cost with Movie Pass.
What did you think of Krampus? Leave your comments below.
Yes, this was a nice, fun throwback, as good as a PG-13 horror gets today, because it doesnt take itself too seriously, as all those "more serious" ones do (you can't make a scary, intense PG-13 horror show, they are almost all a waste of time)
ReplyDeleteMost always a waste of time!)