Krampus, the year’s most unconventional holiday movie, arrives in theaters this weekend. A campy, Christmas-themed horror movie from Trick ‘r Treat writer/director Michael Dougherty, the film follows ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

Krampus, a mythical Christmas demon, has been around for hundreds of years, but a movie with the same name will hit theaters Dec. 4. Legendary Pictures, Universal Pictures Is Krampus, the creepy ...

We know that Santa Claus rewards the good children on Christmas, but folklore also warns of a mythical counterpart who punishes naughty children: Krampus. Director Michael Dougherty, who’s horror ...

If you haven’t heard of Krampus, the demon-like half-goat of Austrian folklore, then you haven’t been paying attention. The scary counterpart to St. Nicholas—Krampus punishes naughty children by ...

Krampus is a complex figure associated with Christmas myth and folklore. He’s simultaneously a punishing enforcer of good behavior and a nightmarish, horned monster who whips children into obedience.