KRAMPUS (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Adam Scott (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine), David Koechner (Anchorman), Allison Tolman (The Gift), Conchata Ferrell (Frankenweenie), Emjay Anthony (Chef), Stefania LaVie Owen (The Lovely Bones), Ivy George (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension), Luke Hawker (Avatar)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat), director, writer, producer; Todd Casey (film debut) and Zach Shields (film debut), writers; Alex Garcia (Jack the Giant Slayer), Jon Jashni (Pacific Rim) and Thomas Tull (Godzilla), producers; John Ottman (X-Men: Days of Future Past) and Douglas Pipes (Monster House), composers; Jules O’Loughlin (Sanctum), cinematographer; John Axelrad (Crazy Heart), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Young Max (Anthony) becomes disillusioned with Christmas when his dysfunctional family clashes with one another during the celebrations. Unfortunately, Max’s lack of festive spirit summons a deadly being known as Krampus, who punishes non-believers through his overwhelming force of evil. The fractured family must now put aside their differences and defeat Krampus’ army of monstrous holiday icons if they are to survive the Silent Night ahead of them…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

A horror-comedy that takes no prisoners when it comes to holiday cynics, Krampus is one of the first major films to suggest you get with the Christmas spirit or else suffer the horrific consequences.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2015

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