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. The 8 different krampus horror films you can watch this holiday. 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. Making its north american premiere at 2011s tribeca film festival. 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.
Saint is a really well done holiday horror set in amsterdam about an undead saint named nicholas and his undead minions called black petes. While attempting to buy a quick fix from a psychiatrist, he reveals the truth behind his addiction fueled inner demons. The horrorcomedy also stars adam scott, toni collette, david. About 1,700 years ago, the real saint nicholas lived in. While preparing to defend a childhood friend, who is a noted criminal, the stress of the case drives. Mixing a horror film with comedy is not an easy task. Saint nicholas, though, isnt just a man who lives at the north polehes a real person. Dont worry, for christmas is also famous for scary stories. The real story isnt the kind of film you are going to happen across accidentally.
A christmas horror story trailer 2015 santa claus vs. 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. A christmas horror story trailer 2015 horror movie starring william shatner. 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. Throw in a little holiday joy and your chances at success are slim. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as nicholas the wonderworker. 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.
The comic is written by brandon seifert and features stories by writerdirector michael dougherty and movie cowriters zach shields and todd casey. Egbert jan weeber as frank, a teenage boy who is falsely accused of being the 5 december killer. If you want a good christmas horror film, please watch 1980. Landing on krampus naughty list, though, is a much bigger deal. Krampus trashes the horror potential of traditional mythology. Originally titled as cybernatural, this 2015 new horror movie of course tells the story related with cyber, as its name suggests. 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. 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. Based on the legend and highly celebrated saint nicholas day. 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. Niklas, an evil bishop who was killed 475 years ago and murders every 23 years on 5 december. It started with the wind, on a cold night, much like this. He is an evil version of santa claus who punishes children who have been very naughty on christmas. When we hear the name saint nicholas, most people picture a jolly fat man in a red hat who brings presents on christmas morning.
Well, that is to say hes as real as saint nicholas. Nicholas through historical fact, archaeological evidence, faith, artistic expression and contemporary celebration. Madelief blanken as natasha, a good friend of frank. An elite trio of expert hunters venture into the woods to track and capture an especially rare and dangerous prey for the christmas season. 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. This 60minute film will take an in depth look at the story of st. Nicholas through historical fact, archaeological evidence. About 1,700 years ago, the real saint nicholas lived in turkey, serving as a bishop for the catholic church.
Legendary comics presents krampus, the official graphic novel based on the upcoming horror comedy from writerdirector michael dougherty creator of trick r treat. Shadow of saint nicholas was released on november 25, 2015 by legendary entertainment. See more ideas about creepy, saint nicholas and bad santa. Krampus is a 2015 american comedy horror film based on the eponymous character from. Horror movies 2015 every horror movie coming out in 2015. This film provides a solidly researched account of the life of the real saint nicholas. The reckoning 2015 krampus the christmas devil 20 krampus video games. Includes an epic battle between santa claus and the krampus.
Egbert jan weeber, huub stapel, caro lenssen, dick. Huub stapel, caro lenssen, egbert jan weeber a horror film that depicts st. The real story 2015 this 60minute film will take an in depth look at the story of st. He was a contented bachelor who could afford eight eight mind you. Ifc films will distribute the film in the us via a limited theatrical and ondemand run. 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. In the next weeks were gonna watch and share with you lots of christmas horror movies. 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. With egbert jan weeber, bert luppes, caro lenssen, huub stapel. 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. A group of teenagers find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force and they all receive a mysterious message from a classmate who had. Starring adam scott, emjay anthony, toni collette, david koechner, conchata ferrell, allison tolman, stefania lavie owen. If you want to survive the holidays, stay off the naughty list. While they might not all be home runs, here are 18 highly.
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. 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. Nicholas as a murderous bishop who kidnaps and murders children when there is a full moon on december 5. 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. Shadow of saint nicholas will make you wonder if youve been bad enough for a visit from krampus too. Its also been reported that the movie will be set in the 1980s. 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. Caro lenssen as lisa, franks new girlfriend who believes in the myth of the evil bishop. 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. A gift from saint nicholas creepy stories longer version. Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a very special secret that changed his life forever. Saint nicholas is not the goodhearted childrens friend as people think he is.
Krampus trashes the horror potential of traditional. A new york christmas story claas schlaschenschlinger was a wealthy cobbler living on new street in new amsterdam. Things to know about krampus, your new, scary christmas. 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 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. Instead, it was a much darker, more ancient spirit.
Countdown to christmas krampus 2015 monster movie kid. 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. 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. 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. It wasnt until legendary pictures agreed to a pg rating that universal green lit the movie. Director sam mendes, his cowriter krysty wilsoncairns, and stars george mackay and deancharles chapman discuss the challenges shooting 1917. The point is, krampus trashes the perfectly good horror potential of traditional mythology in a film that is neither funny, nor scary. 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. Zoe, a strange child, has a not so imaginary friend krampus, who is the dark companion of st. He cut quite a figure in new amsterdam society, and was happy being single, until he met the fair anitje. In reality he is a cruel bloodthirsty bishop who, whenever theres a full moon on december 5, will try to slaughter. 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. You better watch out, because saint nick is coming town and he has some scores to settle in this horror story from the. Mark wilson, the worlds leading expert on the early church in turkey and director of the asia minor research center.
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