'Krampus': Movie Analysis

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Krampus is a movie that was released to the theaters in December, 2015. The film is categorized as a black comedy film that includes horror elements. Therefore, the film might not be suitable for very young children. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Alison Tolman, and Conchata Ferrell. This is a holiday film that is based on a European Folk Lore.

Krampus
Krampus is based on a European Folk Lore and adapted to the modern film. Krampus is a beast that hunts for children that have behaved badly through the year, and punishes them. The plot in this modern day version of the Krampus myth revolves around a young boy that just does not have the Christmas spirit this year. This is primarily due to his very dysfunctional family

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