Who is the director of the movie Krampus?

Krampus is a 2015 American Christmas comedy horror film based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore, written and directed by Michael Dougherty, and co-written by Todd Casey and Zach Shields.

When did the idea for Krampus come about?

The concept for Krampus began in 2011, when Dougherty was planning to make a Christmas -themed horror film, with him and Shields writing the screenplay. Production on the film began in 2014, with Dougherty directing and writing a new screenplay with Shields and Casey. Casting call began from November 2014 to March 2015.

Why did the boy lose his spirit in the movie Krampus?

In the film, a dysfunctional family squabbling causes a young boy to lose his festive spirit. Doing so unleashes the wrath of Krampus, a fearsome, horned demonic beast in ancient European folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmastime.

Where does the name Krampus come from in Slovenia?

Klaubauf Austria, while Bartl or Bartel, Niglobartl, and Wubartl are used in the southern part of the country. In most parts of Slovenia, whose culture was greatly affected by Austrian culture, Krampus is called parkelj and is one of the companions of Miklavž, the Slovenian form of St. Nicholas.

Where does the story of Krampus take place?

During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger. Interwoven stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by one festive radio host: A family brings home more than a Christmas tree, a student documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes, Santa slays evil.

Who is the actor who plays Max in Krampus?

It starts out as an obnoxious domestic comedy, as one family welcomes their grating relatives in for the holidays. Young Max, played by the very appealing Emjay Anthony, is so distraught by the friction between his kin that he destroys his letter to Santa and turns his back on the Christmas season.

Where was the movie Krampus filmed in New Zealand?

Filming Locations: Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand See more »