The Devil of Christmas (2016): Cast & Plot
The Devil of Christmas is a 2016 short comedy horror film directed by Graeme Harper, starring Reece Shearsmith as Klaus, Steve Pemberton and Jessica Raine. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Graeme Harper
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil of Christmas About?
The premise of The Devil of Christmas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Austria, during Krampusnacht in December 1977, the Devonshire family arrives at a secluded alpine chalet for a winter holiday. While staying at the chalet, the family learns about a frightening local legend from the caretaker, Klaus: Krampus, the Devil of Christmas, who punishes those who misbehave. A director later reflects on the unsettling events surrounding the original film documenting this tradition.
The Devil of Christmas Cast & Characters
Reece Shearsmith leads the cast as Klaus, with Steve Pemberton as Julian and Jessica Raine as Kathy. Directed by Graeme Harper; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Graeme Harper
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Reece Shearsmith as Klaus - Steve Pemberton as Julian
- Jessica Raine as Kathy
- Rula Lenska as Celia
Also Starring in The Devil of Christmas
· 4 more- George Bedford Toby
- Derek Jacobi Dennis Fulcher (Voice)
- Cavan Clerkin Interviewer (Voice)
- Naz Osmanoglu Young Dennis
More from Graeme Harper
More films directed by Graeme Harper: Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room, Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars, Doctor Who: Time Crash and Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks.
The Devil of Christmas Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil of Christmas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The episode opens with a video-tape clock slate announcing a film titled The Devil of Christmas, plunging us into a December 1977 story set in an Austrian Alpine chalet. Julian, Steve Pemberton and his pregnant wife Kathy, Jessica Raine, along with Julian’s mother Celia, Rula Lenska, and Julian’s young son Toby, George Bedford, are ushered inside by Klaus, Reece Shearsmith. The group chatters about their plans as a strangely unsettling painting of the Krampus watches from the wall, its eyes following Toby and hinting at something darker ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil of Christmas, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Devil of Christmas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year is the story of The Devil of Christmas set?
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The Devil of Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil of Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil of Christmas?
The Devil of Christmas runs 30 minutes.
When was The Devil of Christmas released?
The Devil of Christmas was released on December 26, 2016.
Who directed The Devil of Christmas?
The Devil of Christmas was directed by Graeme Harper.
More films by Graeme Harper Who is in the cast of The Devil of Christmas?
The Devil of Christmas stars Reece Shearsmith as Klaus, Steve Pemberton as Julian and Jessica Raine as Kathy, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Devil of Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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