Making its north american premiere at 2011s tribeca film festival. Krampus 2015 is sometimes kinda pretty creepy, sometimes a little scary, sometimes a little funny movie that eventually gets boring by trying to be different and. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as nicholas the wonderworker. Starring adam scott, emjay anthony, toni collette, david koechner, conchata ferrell, allison tolman, stefania lavie owen.
Krampus an indie horror game available on steam the legend of krampus is here to stay, and with krampus movies serving to refresh the ideas in the minds of a younger generation, krampus is far from forgotten. See more ideas about bad santa, saint nicholas and anti santa. Originally titled as cybernatural, this 2015 new horror movie of course tells the story related with cyber, as its name suggests. Shadow of saint nicholas will make you wonder if youve been bad enough for a visit from krampus too. This is all part of the folklore of the region and it was fun to see a christmas horror movie that wasnt some wacko dressed as santa or the krampus.
An elite trio of expert hunters venture into the woods to track and capture an especially rare and dangerous prey for the christmas season. Legendary comics presents krampus, the official graphic novel based on the upcoming horror comedy from writerdirector michael dougherty creator of trick r treat. Krampus is the latest entry in the semivenerable tradition of christmas horror movies like bob clarks 1974 sillyscary sororityhouse chiller black christmas, and you could argue that we need. It started with the wind, on a cold night, much like this. He cut quite a figure in new amsterdam society, and was happy being single, until he met the fair anitje. Dec 25, 2018 some of these scary germanic figures again were based on nicholas, no longer as a saint but as a threatening sidekick like ruklaus rough nicholas, aschenklas ashy nicholas, and pelznickel. Dec 04, 2015 krampus is the latest entry in the semivenerable tradition of christmas horror movies like bob clarks 1974 sillyscary sororityhouse chiller black christmas, and you could argue that we need. Were all aware that santa claus is based on the very real st. Of course theres your usual batch of remakes, but a few new, original ideas may be a breath of fresh air. Shadow of saint nicholas was released on november 25, 2015 by legendary entertainment. Krampus trashes the horror potential of traditional mythology. A drug and sex addicted criminal attorney tries to regain control of his life after a case defending his childhood friend begins to unravel him. As those of you who have either an encyclopedic knowledge of obscure holiday traditions or easy access to wikipedia know, krampus is a figure from european folklore with origins stretching back to the days before christianity who is essentially the evil twin of jolly saint nicholaswhile nick rewards the good children with present and ribbon candy and such, he would be charged with punishing.
Understandably, with the controversy that surrounded other christmas horror movies like silent night, deadly night 1984 and black christmas 1974, krampus 2015 was a hard story to sell. Saint nicholas is not the goodhearted childrens friend as people think he is. Landing on krampus naughty list, though, is a much bigger deal. Ifc films will distribute the film in the us via a limited theatrical and ondemand run. A christmas horror story trailer 2015 horror movie starring william shatner. The real story unveils a portrait of a man who turns out to be far more interesting that the fable that rose up around him. While preparing to defend a childhood friend, who is a noted criminal, the stress of the case drives. Its also been reported that the movie will be set in the 1980s. Dec 04, 2015 the point is, krampus trashes the perfectly good horror potential of traditional mythology in a film that is neither funny, nor scary. Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a very special secret that changed his life forever.
Traditionally young men dress up as the krampus in austria, southern bavaria, south tyrol, northern friuli, hungary, slovenia, the czech republic, the slovak republic and croatia during the first week of december, particularly on the evening of 5 december the eve of saint nicholas day on many church calendars, and roam the streets frightening. Saint is a really well done holiday horror set in amsterdam about an undead saint named nicholas and his undead minions called black petes. He was a contented bachelor who could afford eight eight mind you. Throw in a little holiday joy and your chances at success are slim. Nicholas as a murderous bishop who kidnaps and murders children when there is a full moon on december 5. The point is, krampus trashes the perfectly good horror potential of traditional mythology in a film that is neither funny, nor scary. Horror movies 2015 every horror movie coming out in 2015. Mixing a horror film with comedy is not an easy task. Krampus is a 2015 american comedy horror film based on the eponymous character from.
See more ideas about creepy, saint nicholas and bad santa. A christmas horror story trailer 2015 santa claus vs. Madelief blanken as natasha, a good friend of frank. It wasnt until legendary pictures agreed to a pg rating that universal green lit the movie. Things to know about krampus, your new, scary christmas.
While they might not all be home runs, here are 18 highly. The comic is written by brandon seifert and features stories by writerdirector michael dougherty and movie cowriters zach shields and todd casey. If you want a good christmas horror film, please watch 1980. This 60minute film will take an in depth look at the story of st. Saint nicholas and the weihnachtsgurke and the pickled boys to illustrate just how truly complex, convoluted, and unusual legends, folktales, and folk customs can become, ive included an example of something that grew up within christendom. Nicholas the boy who became santa is the beautifully animated christmas movie about saint nicholas that is worth watching all year long. This film provides a solidly researched account of the life of the real saint nicholas.
Based on the legend and highly celebrated saint nicholas day. Well, that is to say hes as real as saint nicholas. The real story 2015 this 60minute film will take an in depth look at the story of st. Instead, it was a much darker, more ancient spirit.
However, this season weve been dealt just that with krampus 2015, a bold attempt at bringing the legend to life in a whimsical way with just a dash of bing crosby. Saint nicholas of myra traditionally 15 march 270 6 december 343, also known as nicholas of bari, was an early christian bishop of greek descent from the maritime city of myra in asia minor greek. The real story isnt the kind of film you are going to happen across accidentally. Lionsgate movies there may not be an extensive list of big budget horror movies hitting theaters this halloween, but that doesnt mean horror fans dont have a lot to be excited about for the rest of 2014 and going into 2015. A group of teenagers find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force and they all receive a mysterious message from a classmate who had. In the next weeks were gonna watch and share with you lots of christmas horror movies. A gift from saint nicholas creepy stories longer version. Director sam mendes, his cowriter krysty wilsoncairns, and stars george mackay and deancharles chapman discuss the challenges shooting 1917. Not just children, but their parents if they have also been naughty like the children.
While attempting to buy a quick fix from a psychiatrist, he reveals the truth behind his addiction fueled inner demons. Egbert jan weeber, huub stapel, caro lenssen, dick. Mark wilson, the worlds leading expert on the early church in turkey and director of the asia minor research center. About 1,700 years ago, the real saint nicholas lived in. Huub stapel, caro lenssen, egbert jan weeber a horror film that depicts st. You better watch out, because saint nick is coming town and he has some scores to settle in this horror story from the. In reality he is a cruel bloodthirsty bishop who, whenever theres a full moon on december 5, will try to slaughter as many children as possible. When we hear the name saint nicholas, most people picture a jolly fat man in a red hat who brings presents on christmas morning. The 8 different krampus horror films you can watch this holiday. It is independently produced to the fullest extent the work of passionate filmmakers, fuller alumna martha kimsey bennett and her husband stuart lachlan bennett, inspired by something new and wonderful they encountered, and eager to share. The horrorcomedy also stars adam scott, toni collette, david. Saint nicholas, though, isnt just a man who lives at the north polehes a real person. Krampus trashes the horror potential of traditional. If you want to survive the holidays, stay off the naughty list.
Dougherty has long wanted to make a scary movie that embraced the magical aspects of the season, including a bearded guy living at the north pole. Hes the titular star of the new horror movie krampus, about a family who loses sight of the christmas spirit and in turn inadvertently discovers santa claus basically has an evil twin. Nicholas through historical fact, archaeological evidence, faith, artistic expression and contemporary celebration. Niklas, an evil bishop who was killed 475 years ago and murders every 23 years on 5 december.
Zoe, a strange child, has a not so imaginary friend krampus, who is the dark companion of st. With egbert jan weeber, bert luppes, caro lenssen, huub stapel. A new york christmas story claas schlaschenschlinger was a wealthy cobbler living on new street in new amsterdam. Sint released on dvd as saint in europe and saint nick in the united states is a 2010 dutch dark comedy horror film about sinterklaas, the character on which the anglosaxon santa claus is based. Krampus 2015 starring toni collette, adam scott, david koechner, allison tolman. The reckoning 2015 krampus the christmas devil 20 krampus video games. Egbert jan weeber as frank, a teenage boy who is falsely accused of being the 5 december killer. Will also receive a dvd release via mpi home video. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young max emjay anthony is disillusioned and turns his back on christmas. Includes an epic battle between santa claus and the krampus. Countdown to christmas krampus 2015 monster movie kid.
Dec 07, 2017 the krampus costumes at krampuslaufs are aesthetically variedthey may be reminiscent of devils, bats, goats, abominable snowmen, or something out of a guillermo del toro movie. In reality he is a cruel bloodthirsty bishop who, whenever theres a full moon on december 5, will try to slaughter. About 1,700 years ago, the real saint nicholas lived in turkey, serving as a bishop for the catholic church. Caro lenssen as lisa, franks new girlfriend who believes in the myth of the evil bishop.
Dont worry, for christmas is also famous for scary stories. Every year i like to get a horror movie about christmas and this movie i picked up with. Krampus is the titular main antagonist of the 2015 supernatural holidaythemed horrorcomedy film of the same name, which is based on the mythological creature of the same name. Dougherty has long wanted to make a scary movie that embraced the magical aspects of the season, including a. Nicholas through historical fact, archaeological evidence. He is an evil version of santa claus who punishes children who have been very naughty on christmas.
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