Krampus (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Krampus is a 2015 fantasy horror film directed by Michael Dougherty, starring Toni Collette, David Koechner and Adam Scott. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $61.5 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Michael Dougherty
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Krampus About?
The premise of Krampus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a young boy's holiday doubts unleash the demonic Krampus, his family finds themselves under siege by a monstrous force. Festive symbols become terrifying, and the household is plunged into a chaotic battle for survival. They must confront the ancient evil and rediscover the importance of family to overcome the nightmarish ordeal and protect themselves from Krampus's wrath.
Krampus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- folklore
- christmas horror
- krampus
- demon
- baby
- dog
- holiday
- snowglobe
- german
- santa claus
- mythology
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- surprise ending
- one word title
- character name in title
- bad guys win
- ambiguous ending
- krampus character
- grandmother grandson relationship
- supernatural power
- boy
- family relationships
- dysfunctional family
- letter to santa claus
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- cousin cousin relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- teenage girl
- brother sister relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- uncle nephew relationship
- aunt niece relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- tearing up a letter
- montage
- christmas shopping
- sister sister relationship
- throwing a letter out a window
- anger
- fight
- snowstorm
- power failure
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- snowman
- delivery guy
- fear
- hummer
Krampus Cast
Toni Collette leads the cast, with David Koechner and Adam Scott. Directed by Michael Dougherty; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Dougherty
Also Starring in Krampus
· 4 moreKrampus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Krampus 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
171 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Krampus Plot Summary
What happens in Krampus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a chaotic montage of frenzied shoppers storming a store for holiday deals, trampling employees while enthusiastically grabbing coveted items, all set to the cheerful tune of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” In the midst of this frenzy, we meet two parents, Tom Engel and Sarah Engel, who rush to their son Max after he gets into a scuffle with another child who disrespected Santa Claus. Max’s sister, Beth, captures the entire scene on her phone, amused by the spectacle.
Full summary
The whole story of Krampus, scene by scene
Krampus Box Office & Budget
Krampus grossed $61.5 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $42.7 million came from the US and Canada and $18.8 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$61.5M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.7M
- International
- $18.8M
- Budget
- $15M
Krampus Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Clip Gingerbread Carnage
- Behind the Scenes The Dark Elves
- Behind the Scenes Playing Krampus | Bonus Clip
How Well Do You Know Krampus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What does Sarah's grandmother, Omi, fill the air with while preparing for Christmas?
Cars in Krampus
3 cars on screen, including the Hummer H1 and the unknown.
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Hummer H1 Important role -
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2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Minor role
Krampus Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Крампус” and “Krampus The Naughty Cut”.
- Also known as
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- Крампус
- Krampus The Naughty Cut
- کرامپوس
- 圣诞妖怪：坎卜斯
- 坎卜斯
- Krampus: Maldita Navidad
- Krampus - Natale non è Sempre Natale
- Krampusz
- Krampus ο Δαίμονας
- Krampus: O Lado Negro do Natal
- Krampus: Táhni k čertu
- 크람푸스
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- แครมปัส ปีศาจแสบป่วนวันหรรษา
- Parkelj
- קרמפוס
- Krampus: O Terror do Natal
- Krampus. Duch Świąt
- 克朗普斯
- Krampus: Choď do Čerta
- Крампус: Викрадач Різдва
- Krampus: Spaima Crăciunului
- Коледа по дяволите
- 聖誕妖怪：坎卜斯
- Krampus: El Terror de la Navidad
- クランプス
- Krampus: Ác Mộng Đêm Giáng Sinh, კრამპუსი
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Movies Like Krampus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Krampus Origins, Krampus: The Return and Krampuss.
Krampus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Krampus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Krampus?
Krampus runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Krampus released?
Krampus was released on December 4, 2015.
Who directed Krampus?
Krampus was directed by Michael Dougherty.
More films by Michael Dougherty Who is in the cast of Krampus?
Krampus stars Toni Collette, David Koechner and Adam Scott, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Krampus make at the box office?
Krampus grossed $61.5 million worldwide ($42.7 million domestic, $18.8 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Krampus rated?
Krampus has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Krampus have a post-credit scene?
No. Krampus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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