Krampus is a 2015 horror film based upon the eponymous character from Germanic folklore. The film is written and directed by Michael Dougherty, known for the 2007 cult hit Trick ‘r Treat. It is co-written by Todd Casey and Zach Shields and produced by Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, and Alex Garcia of Legendary Pictures. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen and Krista Stadler.
The storyline is based around Max and his dysfunctional family who clash over the holidays and Max becomes disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Set three days before Christmas, the prosperous but dysfunctional Engel family gathers for Christmas. Max remains a firm believer in Santa Claus, and intends to send him a letter. on sending a letter to him. In his family are his parents Tom and Sarah; his teenage sister Beth; his aunt Linda and uncle Howard; their children Howie Jr., Stevie, Jordan, and baby Chrissie; Sarah and Linda’s cantankerous aunt Dorothy; and Tom’s mother Omi, who speaks mostly in German. Max wants to continue family traditions, but tension between his relatives leads to them losing their Christmas spirit.
The concept for Krampus began in 2011, when Dougherty was planning to make a Christmas-themed horror film, with him and Shields writing the screenplay. Production on the film began in 2014, with Dougherty directing and writing a new screenplay with Shields and Casey. Casting call began from November 2014 to March 2015. Principal photography on the film began on March 12, 2015 and wrapped in May 2015. Creature effects were made by Weta Workshop. Krampus was originally scheduled for theatrical release on 25th November 2015 but was moved to 4th December 2015 and released by Universal Pictures.
Film Details
Title
Krampus
Year of Film
2015
Director
Michael Dougherty
Starring
Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, Krista Stadler
Origin of Film
USA
Genre(s) of Film
Comedy | Fantasy | Horror
Box Office
Budget: $15,000,000 (Estimated)
Opening Weekend: $16,293,325 (USA)
Gross: $61,548,707 (Worldwide)
Poster Details
Type of Poster
One Sheet
Style of Poster
Teaser
Origin of Poster
UK
Year of Poster
2015
Designer
LA Associates
Artist
Unknown
Size (Inches)
40″ X 27″
NSS # / Printer Markings
None
Tagline
You Better Watch Out
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