Krampus: The Christmas Devil is a 2013 horror movie that follows the story of Detective Jeremy Duffin, who is obsessed with finding a serial killer known as Krampus. The film was directed by Jason Hull and stars Jay Dobyns as the detective, Paul Ferm as Krampus, and Andrew Ferrick as the killer's main target. The movie begins with a flashback showing young children writing letters to Santa Claus. One of the kids, a boy named Jeremy, writes a letter pleading for his mother's life, as she is being abused by his father. However, when the boy wakes up on Christmas morning, he finds that his mother is dead in her bed. This traumatizing event has haunted Jeremy ever since.
Fast forward to the present day, and Detective Duffin is investigating a string of disappearances that occur every Christmas season. He begins to suspect that Krampus, a mythical creature from German folklore who punishes naughty children, might be behind the abductions. Duffin's colleagues think he's crazy for believing in such a supernatural being, but he remains steadfast in his pursuit of the killer.
Meanwhile, we are introduced to two brothers, Derek and Jason, who are planning on robbing a pawn shop to make some cash for Christmas presents. However, their plan goes awry when they stumble upon Krampus torturing a victim in the basement of the shop. Krampus takes notice of the brothers and begins to stalk them in an attempt to add them to his naughty list.
As the movie progresses, we learn more about Krampus and his origins. It turns out that he was once a man named Rudy, whose parents were brutally murdered by his own father on Christmas Eve. Rudy became obsessed with punishing the naughty and keeping children safe, but his methods became increasingly violent and sadistic over time.
Krampus has a personal vendetta against Detective Duffin, as he blames him for ruining his plans in the past. Duffin becomes more and more convinced that Krampus is real as he uncovers more evidence, and he teams up with a reporter named Maria to try and stop the killer before he strikes again.
Overall, Krampus: The Christmas Devil is a creepy and suspenseful movie that blends elements of horror, thriller, and folklore. The performances by the cast are solid, especially Jay Dobyns as the determined detective and Paul Ferm as the terrifying Krampus. The film does a good job of building tension and creating an unsettling atmosphere, and it's sure to give viewers some holiday chills. If you're a fan of horror movies or just looking for something different to watch during the Christmas season, Krampus: The Christmas Devil is definitely worth checking out.
Krampus: The Christmas Devil is a 2013 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 1.6.
