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Krampus: Origins

  • 2018
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
2.4/10
528
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Krampus: Origins (2018)
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English American soldiers in World War I uncover an artifact that summons the ancient evil of Krampus.English American soldiers in World War I uncover an artifact that summons the ancient evil of Krampus.English American soldiers in World War I uncover an artifact that summons the ancient evil of Krampus.

  • Director
    • Joseph Mbah
  • Writer
    • Robert Conway
  • Stars
    • Maria Olsen
    • Anna Harr
    • Amelia Haberman
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.4/10
    528
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Mbah
    • Writer
      • Robert Conway
    • Stars
      • Maria Olsen
      • Anna Harr
      • Amelia Haberman
    • 23User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Maria Olsen
    Maria Olsen
    • Sister Rafus
    Anna Harr
    Anna Harr
    • Adelia
    Amelia Haberman
    Amelia Haberman
    • Henrietta
    Katie Peabody
    Katie Peabody
    • Josephine
    Dustin James Leighton
    Dustin James Leighton
    • Corporal Schmidt
    • (as Dustin Leighton)
    Luke Waxman
    • Bram
    Linda Cushma
    Linda Cushma
    • Sister Martha
    Shannyn Lambert
    Shannyn Lambert
    • Lena
    • (as Shannyn Hall)
    Noah Layne
    • Jack
    • (as Noah Clark)
    Helynn Castro
    • Violet
    Ethan Drew
    Ethan Drew
    • Virgil
    Chandler Mantione
    • Nicholas
    Grace Lopez
    • Ida
    Cleon Gionet
    Cleon Gionet
    • Krampus
    Taylor Dahl
    Taylor Dahl
    • Thorn
    John J. Berger
    • Sgt. Wolf
    Owen Conway
    Owen Conway
    • Patrick
    Robert Conway
    Robert Conway
    • Schneider
    • Director
      • Joseph Mbah
    • Writer
      • Robert Conway
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    iantom-33158

    Wrong from the get go.

    The movie's introduction states that the action commences in December 1918. However by that time actual WW1 hostilities had ended on November 11, 1918.
    2MonsterVision99

    A very poor Krampus picture.

    Making this a period piece was really ambitious and its take on the Krampus story is certainly creative but it ultimately falls flat and becomes a shore to get through because of its flawed execution.

    Decent production values and cinematography for what it is but lacking on almost every other aspect including the writing, pacing and directing.
    1dmsl-22193

    SKIP IT!

    So bad I couldn't get through it. I tried to hang in there but it just kept going lower and lower.
    1stormcloudnmilo

    do they know what there even doing

    This movie is a terrible Christian knock off of the original Krampus I grew up knowing and loving. This movie barely introduces Krampus it is mostly talking about how he some German demon with horns who hates everyone especially children and it barely even showed Krampus , Krampus is only shown near the end of the entire film for about only 15 minutes in total , I watched this movie on Tubi Thinking it was going to somewhat be like the original film but boy I was completely wrong !!! It's nothing but a sad film trying to be something remake of a great Christmas horror film. In all honesty this movie is nothing but a embarrassment !!! ( 1 star )
    1JTMokko

    Boring high school student movie

    Krampus Origins tells the tale of how everything started in Krampus movie series. Premise is enticing - where did the monster come from? Krampus movies have been very entertaining so far and a movie set in medieval Germany would have been inspiring.

    For my great grief - this movie is not fulfilling the promise of Krampus franchise. First of all, sound mixing.. and everything related to sound, music included, was rubbish. Gun shots and explosions at the first part of the film were muffled, probably recorded at the sound stage.

    Lighting and set design all were disappointments. Actors were hired from small town playhouse with a promise of one warm meal a day and credits in the film. Special FX.. these were none. Monster himself, Krampus, was just a horned buff dude with some black paint on him. Probably directors cousin who lifts weights.

    I hope that, who ever owns the rights to the name Krampus, would be more careful who can make films in this franchise.

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    • Trivia
      Unlike his previous R-rated Krampus films, which included nudity and graphic violence, director Robert Conway said in an interview that he made this one PG-13 style horror because it's intended for a younger audience. He said he was aiming for a Harry Potter meets The Goonies style tone.
    • Goofs
      Local identified as the Arizona Territory in 1918, Arizona became a state in 1912
    • Quotes

      Father Timothy: [drunkenly] You know, the best way to avoid a hangover is - don't stop drinking.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Minty Comedic Arts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Krampus (2019)

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Krampus Origins
    • Filming locations
      • Globe, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • FunHouse Features
      • Paradox Universe
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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