Krampus (2015): A Deep Dive

[@sweetgothbftv]

I think Krampus could become one of those movies that's more popular in time the same way as The Nightmare Before Christmas or Beetlejuice did. Now those ones have gained huge fanbases and collectors of memorabillia. I love Krampus and would love a sequel. He's one of those characters you enjoy going down the rabbithole of and finding more out about. Plus, he's fun for younger audiences to grow up with the same way our generation did with Gremlins. Great video and happy holidays

[@DaneMarshall56377]

Lol your weird and dark humoured intros never fail to make me laugh

[@HeroesKey]

Was not expecting this special deep dive video today but I am so here for it! I also love your dance intro. I actually forgot about this movie existed but I appreciate this deep dive to remind me of it. Of the things that you mentioned that I really love is how much practical elements this movie used. It's pretty rare to find shows and movies that use mostly practical effects over CGI. But anytime we get projects like this, I always appreciate the use of it. This was such a great and unexpected deep dive. I hope you and your family are having an amazing holiday! Congrats once again to 30k subs Kylie! Also when you spoke german reminds me that I really want to learn the language

[@HauntedHippie]

It’s so hard 😅 best of luck

[@royalhorror]

This was amazing !! I wanna rewatch this now. I found fascinating how the director said how Christmas is also about Krampus but nobody remembers . Looove the outfit

[@rambler85478]

Love watching this movie during a snowstorm. 😄

[@patrickcharles6983]

Krampus is definitely in the holiday rotation with "Batman Returns","Gremlins"&"the Long Kiss Goodnight". Krampus is mean-spirited fun.

[@Austin53095]

Love the outfit ! I watch this movie every year around Christmas . Nothing like a Christmas horror movie ! So glad you did a deep dive on this great choice ❤

[@JonathanHaydon]

Ooooooo Thank you for the Christmas video Kylie and Hope you and your family and friends had a wonderful holiday season. 😊

[@kaitomastuda6262]

I absolutely loved Krampus, I’ve seen it I think like 5 years ago. And it’s always been one of my favorite Christmas movies to go back to.

[@ilovesmallville13]

I watched Krampus for the first time last year and loved it! It kinda has a cozy feel and I just loved Toni Collette, of course. I had watched some behind the scenes on the DVD but I didn't remember all these practical effects, it's so fascinating! Also, congrats on 30k 🥳

[@cashthecurator666]

I’m sorry, but that little dance in the intro is adorable, haha. Also, Satan told me that you’re his favorite child! I haven’t seen Krampus since I was 17, but I loved it. Michael Dougherty has a real talent when it comes to making holiday horror movies. Even better, he touches on the legendary figures and rituals behind these holidays. Krampus obviously touches on the lore of the shadow of Santa, and Trick or Treat’s character of Sam is a brilliant nod to the festival of Samhain.

[@HauntedHippie]

Yessss knew I was his fav

[@happyhauntslibrary]

Thanks for giving me such an appreciation for the practical effects!

[@corybourrier9722]

Such a kick ass intro !!!! Happy Holidays Kylie 😎

[@DavidJackson-vj2oi]

When the dog eats one of the evil gingerbread cookies definitely one of my favorite scenes. Merry Christmas people

[@DopenessFORlife]

My favorite Christmas film. Glad you’re covering this classic bro 👌🏽

[@zarka223]

Krampus is definitely my go to xmas movie. The human drama in the beginning was done so well and I could have watched a whole movie of just that, but the horror element was just the cherry on the sundae.

[@EternalLunar180]

Loved the deep dive and it's so perfect for today! Merry Christmas to you Kylie, your family and the rest of maggot cult! Also congratulations again on hitting 30k subscribers! I'm so happy to see how much your channel has grown and I hope it continues to do so!

[@HauntedHippie]

Thank you me too!

[@anthonywheeler2082]

Merry Christmas Kylie! I own the Krampus Blu Ray. Got it for two bucks at an FYE bargain bin brand new years ago. Love that movie. Spoiler: I think the ending is the entire family is trapped inside a snowglobe on Krampus's shelf. I agree with you on that.

[@HauntedHippie]

That is a bangin deal

[@christophertorak8301]

Ask your German friend if they heard of "The Belsnickel" (a.k.a. Kriskinkle, Beltznickle, Pelsnichol). This is a similar dark companion to Santa not unlike Krampus. The Belsnickel still exists in Pennsylvania German Culture.

[@kylelawson5715]

Happy Holidays, great deep dive as always.

[@bensneb360]

Merry Christmas 🎅🎄🤶🎁❤️💚❤️💚 I worked at the movies when this came out and I use to sneak in to catch my favorite parts. I watched it again this year, a fun and creative holiday horror

[@nate3556]

I love Krampus. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite but it has a special place in my heart because of the hype I felt during trailers and closeness it made with my family and I. I watch it every Christmas

[@BenMcAulay-j5g]

Kylie, Merry Christmas!!! Krampus is a fun fright flick. I've seen it twice.

[@ZombieFarmboy666]

We watch Krampus every Christmas, along with the classics like Christmas Vacation, Scrooged, Home Alone, Elf, A Christmas Story, and also Violent Night has been added to one we’ll throw on.

[@damianstarks3338]

Merry Christmas and happy new year you look beautiful this Christmas. This is a perfect horror comedy movie to be review this Christmas. You are also talking straight facts on the practical effects of this movie and other movies.

[@ashtonluck]

Love Krampus. Merry Christmas Kylie

[@noahs7700]

Great video Kylie! The first time I learned of Krampus was through an episode of “Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated” that he appeared in. Ever since then I’ve been really interested in the legend of Krampus!!

[@movielover828]

I first watched "Krampus" when I was 13 or 14, and it became one of my favorite holiday horror movies of the 2010's, alongside "Better Watch Out" and "Rare Exports". Yes, it is pretty scary and intense, but it's also heartwarming at times. Also, there is some Joe Dante vibes going on in the movie, which I find that interesting as a "Gremlins" fan. And I haven't watched the "Naughty Cut" of the film, only the PG-13 cut. Not only it is one of my favorite holiday horror movies of the 2010's, but it is my favorite horror movie of 2015. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones as well!🙂✨️🎄🎁❄️

[@roderick8167]

Krampus is definitely one of my favorite modern Christmas classic love this movie and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Kylie 🌲🎁, also for real WTF is Trick R Treat 2 I was 13 when the first movie came out in 2007 and it's been over a decade going on 2 decades like damn

[@johnt84]

That intro alone is a winner. I'll be watching the whole thing later 📺

[@gusisscared]

thank you for this christmas gift! you're truly the people's princess of horror creators.

[@HauntedHippie]

Aw shucks 🥹

[@shybard]

I hope that Sam and Krampus are friends. In my headcanon, they're buddies.

[@Darthmiguel89]

Gyatt to watch more deep dives in full costume lol these intro get more fire

[@BABYMILO19]

Hiiiii. Loved this video. Your elf outfit is fab. Krampus was a really good movie it was pretty well made and you did a great job with your deep dive. Great to be apart of the cult

[@PJdraws277]

Merry Christmas to our Blair Cult! What an unexpected Dance you got?! 😭 Really appreciate with Michael as artist who draw his sketches to tell his story for the script. I’m for one as an artist who love to draw stories like that, and it’s better communicating as visual standpoint than putting out words to say. Wearing Krampus mask is really shock to me! Hmph… “working on the sequel” where’s the sequel Michael?😤 Yea, he also directed Godzilla sequel. Fun fact: Michael has three dogs, so he borrowed the idea from their personality to king ghidorah (Three headed dragon).

[@JM-pm1yb]

I thought it was clear that they were in fact not living a happily ever after. The zoom out of the snow globe is basically showing they are imprisoned.

[@HauntedHippie]

It might not be that literal. Could be a crystal ball situation

[@JM-pm1yb]

@@HauntedHippie yeah 😊

[@patricklourenco321]

im going to have to check this movie out! thanks for the rec lol

[@Bionicblackman]

The look on her face when she was twerking was priceless.😂

[@JamesTimmons-q8z]

Is this your channel that's the cult one.where your my master.cant wait to get started 😊

[@duartevader2101]

Christmas is my least favourite season of the year. The holidays bring me nothing but pain. I'd like to watch a horror movie that destroys the spirit of Christmas and brings all the darkness and loneliness people can feel.

[@mykeadelic]

I was expecting the intro music to cut to death metal or something for some reason lmao “so krampus is… my brother I guess?” hahahaha the balance of practical and vfx in this is rad. yeah there’s some seriously athletic filmmakers out there- I was watching something with bts footage from scott pilgrim and the cam op was on wires flying around for the action scenes. unreal lmao. it was all a dream was such an untouchable cliche that I feel like it’s come back around to being usable if you’re creative about it. krampus is fun. it’s not the greatest christmas horror but it has its moments.

[@HauntedHippie]

Hahahah true no one would think someone would have the balls to still use that twist

[@mykeadelic]

@@HauntedHippie right? the wizard of oz was like 90 years ago it's time to bring it back haha

[@gustavorenteria1228]

Krampus is one of my favorite holiday themed horror movies and great review too P.S; Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays To You And Your Family Too Kylie 💻📹👍👍🎄🎁🎅🤶❄️☃️⛄️🙏🙏

[@HauntedHippie]

Happy holidays!

[@BB13131313]

I watched this film for the first time a few weeks ago.. while I didn't personally love it I respected it.. the winter storm vibes were elite and I do love the cast.. Toni is the best.. and I'm a big fan of David Koechner but I can never take him seriously doing any semi-serious role lol, he'll always be Champ from Anchorman and Dan from Waiting to me, it is what it is.. and Allison Tolman is a great actor although I've only seen her in Fargo Season 1 which was her breakout role.. didn't know it was inspired by Amblin Entertainment films but that makes sense.. Casper is lowkey my favorite Amblin film but there's some heavy hitters from Amblin so it's close.. I also always thought this film was from like 2005-2007 and it has vibes from that era.. it felt like a 2006 film to me.. Hope you're enjoying your Christmas.. I turn 40 next month and this is hands down the warmest Christmas I've experienced in my lifetime.. the high was 63 degrees which was the warmest Christmas in Cleveland since 1982 and one of the warmest here on record.. the high last year was 14 degrees lol.. it's so jarring..

[@krisglavin2373]

Merry Christmas gorgeous hope you had a great day with your family ❤❤❤❤

[@awesomedonut8228]

i grew up with krampus in the way that krampus came out when i was 12 and it just stuck

[@naypomjack6459]

Happy New Year!

[@nickducharme5104]

I watch krampus every Christmas. Good movie and I wish they had more more movies. I want the Santa Claus season 3 to have Krampus.

[@wickdaline8668]

Nothing beats Die Hard on Christmas Eve.

[@astridtheterrible]

Got the holiday phone call highlights from my grandma on all the extended family members I don't know that have died since the last time I called out of the way pretty quickly and now I have a deep dive to distract me from my cousins kids screaming and jumping on things and hitting each other- I actually can't complain for once.

[@DesiSJ]

I actually didn't watch this until last year because I kinda hated that it looked like a horror comedy in the trailer. I wanted a scary, gory, Krampus movie. Once I got over it and stopped being salty, I popped it on and I really enjoyed it! Is it the best? No. Is it fun? Yes it is.

[@rickm8343]

I love this film. It's one of my favourite holiday horrors.

[@corybourrier9722]

30K subs!!! 💪

[@jbone877]

Krampus 2 - the Krampening

[@tajhstallworth3141]

Your brother is a menace 😂

[@duartevader2101]

Chris Stuckmann really looks like Adam Scott.

[@DW-py4up]

07:57 not to be THAT guy, but Germany and Austria are both in Western Europe not Eastern Europe. Great video though

[@johnmcnamara8741]

Merry Christmas 🎁

[@ryanguerra9266]

Festive deep dive! Krampus is usually told as a story to kids in order to get them to behave is what I was always told, like how Santa has a naughty or nice list I think Dougherty has said that the main kid in the movie is kinda a self insert with his being close to his grandmother. Also I’m with you on the ending being that the family is forever trapped in blissful ignorance. Also, I think Christmas happens around this time of year to coincide with the winter solstice and co-opt the holiday the pagan’s already celebrated and it’s just become what we know it as now. Cool story: last year, my horror cult friends and I took a Christmas vacation to New Orleans and got to participate in a Krampus Parade! We even had our own horns too! They go all out for it too! Creepy carriages and all the Krampus costumes looked so real and spooky! Love that there are still esoteric Christmas traditions being kept alive! Thank you for the Christmas deep dive! You’re looking festive af either that elf onesie! especially with that dance intro hahaha hope you have a haunted holiday!

[@HauntedHippie]

Oo I didn’t know they hosted that in New Orleans. I thought I’d have to go to Austria to experience that ahaha

[@ryanguerra9266]

Yep! It’s cool but I think Austria would still have the most authentic experience lol but the Krampus vibes is present in New Orleans 100% around Christmas!

[@iidaemppuu]

I’m from Finland. We have Joulupukki (literal translation ”Yule Goat” or ”Christmas Goat”) which was before more like Krampus with horns, punishing kids who behaved badly. But it transformed in time to the same Santa Claus/Joulupukki that’s known everywhere in the world. If there’s other finnish people in the comments niin tulkaa korjaamaan jos olen jotain tietoa kirjoittanut väärin 😂 There’s a finnish Christmas-thriller movie called ”Rare Exports” and it has similar vibe as the movie ”Krampus”. I recommend watching it!

[@HauntedHippie]

I’ve heard good things about that one! Thanks for sharing

[@Yeaster]

I loved this movie the moment I saw it. So fun

[@KydraExhale]

I went to a krampus festival in Germany when I was kid. Would be cool if Americans knew about it

[@christophertorak8301]

Dear Haunted Hippie - You say that you are the Lover of all things creepy, spooky, haunted horrific, but are you also the Lover of All Things Chthonic? Be sure to include the old old school horror folks!

[@redsands1001]

Was listening to this for 8 minutes before I actually looked at screen and cackled at the outfit

[@HauntedHippie]

Oh man you missed my killer intro

[@carloscalo3667]

Hey, i wish You merry christmas from México!!!

[@HauntedHippie]

Same to you!

[@SkullPitMercenary]

MerrY XmaS Covennn! 🎅👻

[@Ellamaytoke]

The intro 🥵🥵🥵

[@redsands1001]

Always been told krampus was more of an alpine thing

[@MasonGalster]

My Christmas movie!!!!

[@entertainmentwizard2703]

Krampus is a good time!

[@tilobutah]

Ok Sants’s little, I mean tall helper. Here is my take on the ending of Krampus The little Krampus ornament and the relationship between Max and Omi. I believe Omi was the little girl in the animated story and that she experienced the same thing with Krampus the Max goes through in the movie. Max gets the ornamental at the end and Omi understands that Max learned and experienced what she went through in hating Christmas. Lesson learned families are not perfect but make the best of it and don’t be the one that is the problem. I may be totally wrong. But that’s my take. 🤔🙂

[@HauntedHippie]

Ohhhhh I like that

[@kevindobson3701]

The Ninth gate , best movie about the Devil .

[@jacobdenton6065]

Love your nose ring

[@amrider2099]

I'm from Lithuania, Krampus is a popular thing here

[@biamallard]

You never miss! 🖤

[@leeprew]

I think I had the same experience most people had when this came out. It's okay, but also kinda disappointing. When you hype your project up as a homage to other great and much-loved classics in the genre(s), be ready for some disgruntlement when it doesn't quite hit the mark. It's a difficult task to get the blend of horror and comedy right, and by throwing Christmas in the mix it adds yet another level of complexity, which they failed to convey successfully in the Krampus story. Gremlins is by no means a perfect film, but I'd rewatch that over this, in fact, I did the other day, as it manages to nail all three, IMO, whilst also having buckets of charm and charisma that most 80's movies have. Krampus isn't very funny, or scary, and it's a mean-spirited Christmas movie that has no redemption arc. I think I did give it another chance, and apart from appreciating the impressive VFX, I just don't think it's worth revisiting again.

[@krisglavin2373]

That dance intro was awesome and super adorable

[@krisglavin2373]

You look very beautiful and badass in your costume

[@gorytiger8808]

7 maids a milking!!!!!😂

[@JPaul-e7v]

the Christmas devil 😈 loved hearing storys about him and seeing many faces of him but I have seen all of his movies didn't like any of them 😞

[@kingxxlibra]

0:00 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@gnarlyrayjepsen5085]

merry christmas kylie

[@greysanatoemy5439]

Your boyfriend kinda looks like Michael Dougherty

[@ChristmasKathy]

💛💚💛💚

[@jacobdenton6065]

You are kinda cute yourself love your cute elf. Outfit

[@juanherrera8731]

Kylie I definitely enjoy Krampus (2015) horror movie

[@christophertorak8301]

This movie is defs a spiritual/demonic successor to 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙨 for sure. I got my son hooked on 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙨 1 & 2 when he was young, and when we saw this movie, he said it had definite 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙨 vibes 😈🎄