In a deleted scene of Krampus, Max gives his cousins some of his Halloween candy from his Halloween stash, and one of the candies inside is Sam's lollipop, indicating that Krampus and Trick r' Treat are in the same universe. Love this connection.
It’s actually been confirmed with the comic book that Krampus doesn’t keep them in a snow globe. That’s just how he watches over the families that he’s let go. He keeps an eye on them to make sure they keep their promise
@@lazymansload520 if you had read the comic book then you would see that the whole entire ending of the book confirmed this. Michael Dougherty made Krampus to mirror trick or treat in a way. Sam was made to uphold the Halloween tradition just like Krampus. If you uphold the tradition of Halloween Sam lets you live, and if you’ve learned your lesson so does Krampus. In the commentary version of the movie when max confronts Krampus and offers to sacrifice himself for his family Dougherty says that max has “passed Krampus’ test” inferring that unlike omi, max was able to save his family. And the whole ending of the comic also does the same thing. Like in the first story we see the mall Santa confront Krampus to give the kids enough time to get away by sacrificing himself so Krampus spares him, confirming the happy ending of the movie.
@@HoldThis.L it’s not a lie, there’s no need to be a dick about it. There were four stories in that comic, one about a drunk mall Santa, one about a policewoman, and one about some Scrooge-like businessman. It then concluded with an aftermath tying the stories together. The part being mentioned is one I haven’t seen.
I think the director of the movie said, that the snow globes are how Krampus keeps an eye on everyone who lost their Christmas spirit and if you do learn your lesson, he returns you but reminds you with the bell that he is always watching you
Fun fact: the director actually cleared up the snowglobe scene, they’re not captured, but Krampus is keeping an eye on them. Hence why “Santa Claus is coming to Town” is playing: “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake”
Fun Fact: The visible breath in the cold exteriors was done digitally, but a major component of it involved filming real people in freezers reading dialogue for the scenes. Their breath was then isolated and added optically into the shots.
@@skelebonez1349 good ol jack was my favorite, the horrific scene of him swallowing a child while made him an instant favorite for me, close behind is tick tock
I know a lot of people don't like the 2015 Krampus movie but me and my brother watch it every Christmas and have done so for years now and I still enjoy the movie a lot.
I like the movie, (nowhere near as much as TRT, but still). My only probs are when it gets a bit silly w the gingerbread men etc because it kinda shifts the tone, and how he looks i the final reveal. Its plenty creepy, but something about the whole stretched face santa look irritates me. Otherwise the tone, look, execution, and general storytelling was nicely done, and the krampus intro was awesome.
My mom had never heard of Krampus until this movie. I had to explain him to her. And she said leave it to the Germans to make something like this. She did liked the movie.
Something I noticed is that omi makes a lot of food. When I rewatch it it made me realize it’s not just for holiday thing, it’s that she grew up not eating anything from the wars and food storage was low. So now she older, she doesn’t want her son and grandkids not going hungry, hence why she makes so much food. It’s a common trait for people who grew up during big tragedies like wars and Great Depression to storage, make lot of food, and finish it.
I am from Czech Republic and I love the “Krampus Night” tradition. Kids gets ton of candy after they sing from St. Nicholaus and Angel, while Krampus scares them to be good or he will take them to hell. My nephews are always like angels after that and when they misbehave, you can just say that you will call Krampus. Great tradition.
I lived with my grandmother when I was growing up - she was from the Czech Republic, and she would always tell me if I was good St. Nicholas would leave me candy, but if I was bad then Krampus would get me! One time I found a potato in my shoe, and my grandmother said that was proof that one of the 'elves' that work for Krampus had come by to make sure I was behaving!
Actually fun fact: Krampus didn't trap them in the snow globes that's a misconception: The graphic novel (written by the director himself) tie in elaborates that the whole thing is basically a warning from Krampus he actually just warps reality to undo the damage he and his minions caused. The Snow Globes are basically just clairvoyant crystal balls he uses to spy on everyone in the world which is how he hears so quickly when someone doesn't have the spirit of Christmas (it's also an elaboration for why he wreaked havoc all over town instead of just on their home)
I am from Austria, where Krampus is also a thing. Funny to see someone from a totally different country explaining this tradition! Very nicely done! if you are in a mood, you can dig into "die wilde Jagd" aka "The wild hunt" some folklore sources name "Frau Perchta" as their leader!
this is soo true. where are so different within Europe. even Germany and Austria are very different. If you consiver we are the smallest continent. :) @@blacksailsfan4life
I'm from Vienna, Austria and let me tell you, in my childhood me and my friends did NOT go out on Krampus day because we we're scared shitless of those crazy ass grown ups in costumes. They showed no mercy to anyone
I'm literally taking a moment to appreciate all the research and analyzing CZ puts into a video before he can even start the scripting, filming and editing these things. Like there is definitely master's program level of studying he puts into this and it has made this my fave channel even when it is on a character Im not really familiar with. Keep up the great work!
I‘m from a rural part of germany and was brought up with the tale of krampus, so i love that you made a video about it. It‘s one of my favourite tales from my culture. My dad even dressed up and participated in a Krampuslauf
No offense. But as an Austrian, I have to tell you that this description of the Krampus tradition is as far removed from reality as it gets. A Krampus run is absolutely harmless! You don't actually get whipped, Krampuses just carry soft tails that create the illusion of flogging, moreover Krampuses only "attack" those who provoke them, children are always spared and even receive small presents in anticipation of the Christmas season.
If you're wondering: in my experience most of us who "celebrate" krampustag don't know most of the lore behind it. We just know him as the anti-santa who is supposed to punish the naughty kids. For me it was just the day we got a chocolate krampus at school. I only learned of the scary krampus costumes when i was grown up. Probably because i live in the city and still never witnessed it myself.
To disclose a few things, I think it's safe to assume that delivery driver was not punished by Krampus. He was just unlucky to be in the way of his storm and blizzard. Also the family wasn't exactly *captured* at the end. They are simply on a watchover. They were like kinda captured in a way but not in the sense that they are literally trapped in a snow globe
You get the dope award for pointing out that December 25th (or somewhere around that entire week) was a high pagan holiday LONG before the Christians appropriated it.
I personally interpret the end of Krampus as not the family being trapped in a personal hell, but just being watched by Krampus. Krampus is watching them through the snow globe.
My two favorite parts of the movie that I love, first and not really important is when the two lead Yule Goats headbutt, I just love that. The other is when Krampus' "elves" break in right as Aunt Dorothy is about to finish off Der Klown, one of the elves and der klown hug, it just makes it seem like even though the are "evil" they actually have some comradery and love for each other much like what Christmas is supposed to represent.
I grew up in Swiss town that had a lot of Ethnic Germans and we celebrated a Form of Krampusnacht, There were two people one dressed as Santa and one dressed as Krampus. The Santa Would give Bags of Christmas Cookies out to the children and Krampus would just stand next to him. And as the comment underneath says, we didn’t call him “Krampus” we called him “Schmutzli”
I was absolutely TERRIFIED of that Krampus movie. The end really confused me, but made it more scary once I pieced together that he had several people trapped in tiny globes.
That's actually not what happens. Though that was my initial reaction as well, they probably should have made the scene more clear. The director stated that the snow globes are basically like surveillance cameras on families who originally lost their spirit, he's keeping tabs on them to see if they learn from the horrors he showed them that also ties into the little bells he'd leave behind.
That's how Krampus watches the children of different families. So he can tell which families to punish. And Krampus is Saint Nicholas's brother. So it make sense that Krampus would that ability to tell who's been naughty or nice too.
@@JuanitoEsBonito True, the music's lyrics suggest so about santa watching and seeing you all the time as the scene zooms out to the snow globes. At the same time the bloom effect on the scene makes it very dreamy and too good to be true, making you feel they are trapped in the snowglobe, to relive an ideal christmas over and over just to make sure they learn how to behave. Regardless of the director's intentions, the movie is out of his hands now and the ending is amibigous, leaving one to wonder what really happened.
amazing video ! half of my town power went off and i somehow started watching this video while the power were off and til the end the of the video the powet came back after half an hour, kinda made get goosebumps 😭
Another funfact - the Krampuslauf is also known as "Perchtenlauf" - But I can´t tell you if they´re called Perchte only in Austria or in Germany (mostly Bavaria) too.
My thought on the ending is not that they're now trapped in the house in an icy Hell inside of Krampus' snow globe. I believe their lives go on as usual, but now with the looming, ever-present fear that Krampus is going to be keeping a close eye on this family, and should they begin to lose the Christmas Spirit again...Well, the next time will be for keeps.
There’s been a debate that the end scene is meant to show that Krampus let the family go and give them 1 more chance because of the kid, the snow globe is anyway for krampus to keep an eye on the family. So idk if this version is true or not
CzWorld, since a lot of your videos have meaning or based on concepts, could you do a horror history video on Godzilla? He is after all, a representation of nuclear warfare/ suffrage of Japanese people who experienced the only time an atomic bomb was unleashed. Given the newest movie, Godzilla Minus One and plenty of others and it’s confusing lore, I would love it on your way of structuring the history of Godzilla.
As someone who grew up with stories of Krampus (in Germany) I have to say good job summarizing the background and festive activities. The video is great, the only little "issue" I have would be the pronounciation of Krampus, but that's a rather minor complaint Btw. "Der Clown": The word "der" ist just one of the three german words for "the" so it would be the clown in english. Meaning the "Der" isn't needed when refering to him
If you want a silly theory on the delivery driver, maybe he was punished for working on Christmas instead of being with his family? Estranged, maybe? Something that made him not want Christmas spirit, thus Krampus got him and he’s sent to his own family’s snowglobe.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎅 *Introduction to Holiday Mascots* - Overview of holiday mascots: Hebrew Hammer, Santa Claus, and their dual nature in pop culture. - Mention of Krampus as the dark counterpart and upcoming exploration of Krampus's history. 01:01 📜 *Krampus's Roots in Alpine and Nordic Legends* - Description of Krampus's appearance and attributes, such as chains and birch branches. - Krampus's parallels with Sam from "Trick r Treat" and their shared role in preserving holiday traditions. - Introduction to Krampus's origins in Alpine and Nordic legends. 02:02 🌐 *Origins of Krampus: Winter Celebrations and Saturnalia* - Connection of Krampus to winter celebrations predating Christmas. - Insight into the Roman holiday Saturnalia and its influence on December traditions. - Reflection on Saturnalia's impact on gift-giving traditions and social unity. 03:29 🇩🇪 *Krampus's Germanic Origins and Connection to St. Nicholas* - Etymology of "Krampus" from the German word "krampen" (claw). - Clarification on Krampus's likely Alpine origin and dismissal of Norse mythology association. - Establishment of Krampus as a counterpart to St. Nicholas and the tradition of Krampusnacht. 05:25 🎭 *Krampuslauf: The Tradition of Krampus Run* - Description of Krampuslauf, a parade in Austria featuring adults in Krampus costumes. - Historical context of the Krampus run involving scary costumes and scaring children. - Comparison of Krampuslauf traditions in Europe and tamer versions in the U.S. 07:21 ⛪ *Krampus's Survival and Church Opposition* - Resistance from the Catholic Church to ban Krampus celebrations due to devilish associations. - Integration of Krampus into Christmas celebrations despite church opposition. - Reference to the "Krampus Effect" and the creature's endurance over time. 08:20 📬 *Krampuskarten and Increased Awareness* - Introduction of Krampuskarten, holiday cards depicting Krampus's mischief. - Comparison of Krampus's use of cards to spread awareness with Sam's Halloween greeting cards. - Reflection on the 1890s tradition and its parallels with Sam's spreading legend. 09:16 🎄 *Krampus's Evolution and Expanded Role* - Connection between Krampus and Sam's roles in enforcing holiday traditions. - Evolution of Krampus's narrative to punish those who lose the Christmas spirit. - Comparison of Krampus's stricter rules over time with the narrative arc of Death Note's Kira. 11:44 🎅 *Krampus's Minions: Yule Lads* - Introduction of Yule Lads from Icelandic Christmas folklore. - Exploration of Yule Lads' darker intentions while working under Krampus. - Connection between Yule Lads, Krampus, and the evolving narrative in the 2015 film. 13:14 ❄️ *Krampus's Wrath Unleashed on a Family* - Setup of the family's Christmas situation, low on holiday spirit. - Triggering events leading to Krampus's wrath, including Max's letter tearing. - Overview of the family members' encounters with Krampus and his minions. 14:40 🌨️ *Unfolding Horrors: Snowmen, Snow Beast, and Gingerbread Men* - Description of ominous snowmen and their role in signaling Krampus's presence. - Introduction of the mysterious Snow Beast and its attack on Uncle Howard. - Unveiling of the evil gingerbread men and their connection to the family's Christmas traditions. 16:13 🔥 *Climax: House in Chaos* - Recap of family members' punishments, emphasizing the consequences tied to traditions. - Speculation on the symbolic importance of fire and Christmas music in protecting the family. - Reflection on the unfolding chaos and the family's struggle against Krampus's forces. 16:43 🎄 *Krampus' Attack on Max's Cousins* - Krampus judges based on behavior and beliefs. - Max's cousins, Stevie and Jordan, are attacked by Krampus' gifts. - Unsettling encounters with Der Klown and Perchta follow. 17:45 🧸 *Battle with Toys and Yule Lads* - Gingerbread trio attacks; Der Klown falls through the ceiling. - Family faces a massive battle with toys. - Yule Lads, the Elves, and the stolen baby escalate the chaos. 18:14 🎅 *Krampus Confrontation and Revelation* - Krampus arrives, resembling a dark Santa Claus. - Max learns the consequences of his wish. - Krampus leaves Max alive to tell the tale to a new generation. 19:47 🐐 *Yule Goats and Krampus's Sleigh* - Yule Goats, tied to Pagan traditions, pull Krampus's sleigh. - Krampus's sleigh has its own twisted Christmas variant. - Details on the folklore of Yule Goats and their significance. 21:10 😈 *Max's Desperate Bargain* - Max attempts to change his wish to save his family. - A fissure leading to hell opens after throwing the Krampus bell. - The child's misery becomes amusing to Krampus, leading to tragedy. 22:08 🎁 *The Twist: Reality Inside a Snow Globe* - Christmas morning seems normal, but it was all a nightmare. - Max's family is trapped inside a snow globe as punishment. - Krampus is an enforcer of holiday tradition with dire consequences. 23:08 🎬 *Evolution of Krampus in Pop Culture* - Krampus adapts over the years, surviving religious bans. - Popularity surge with Krampus movies in the 2010s. - Mention of other Krampus movies and the relevance of holiday traditions. 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I rented the krampus movie when I was 11 or something, thought it was just a wholesome Christmas family movie. I was shocked when people start dying and I was totally terrified of the ending.
According to Michael Dougherty, that isn't what the ending means at all: The family is alive, but they are now being watched by Krampus; and, if they ever lose the Christmas spirit again, nothing will save them from Krampus.
It's really interesting to see some of the links between folklore and horror, be they tangential or deep-rooted. Have an amazing Christmas... although Halloween is probably your favourite holiday.
Fucking phenomenal video as always. I would LOVE to see you cover Satan and all the monsters from this is the end. I just know your commentary on it would be hilarious too. Keep up the great work
Critically, people hate on this film. I will never understand. As the film borrows so much from other christmas horror films. Wrapping them up into a unique PG-13 horror. The beginning feels like home alone, the middle feels like gremlims, and the end hits on the folklore style.
As an Austrian i'm happy to have my culture represented, also my first experience with horror and a big part what made me fall in love with it. Awesome movie and awesome video :D
I actually wonder if this movie is actually ever going to get a sequel because I'm pretty sure the main kid character would have had some friends that would absolutely notice that him and his family was missing after Christmas break and eventually they piece it together that I was Krampus and they decided to go save them would think that would be an interesting change of pace instead of seeing another home invasion movie like the first movie.
Well, as mentioned by other comments, the director has stated that globe ending was Krampus keeping an eye on the family rather than him trapping them forever
I was raised by my grandmother, who was Czech and was born in the late 19th Century. We're Jewish, but she would have me hang up a stocking for St. Nicholas' Day - but she'd say, "if you're good, he'll bring you gifts, but if you've been bad - then Krampus will come for you, and he'll kidnap you and beat you with sticks"! I was actually afraid of Krampus, and it kept me from being bad!!!
How are you going to have a video all about a Christian holiday and then not use 'BC' and 'AD' but instead use the markers made to remove Christianity from the calendar?
Maybe the delivery driver is in his own hell where he has to deliver Christmas packages for all eternity while listening to Mariah Carrey’s “All I Want for Christmas.”
I think that the snow globes is how he watches his victims and the zoom out is implying the alternate but I think they are free it’s just Krampus is gonna keep an eye on them
It never ceases to amaze me that Germanic Europe saw the santa claus myth and said "Yeah, a fat man watching you all-year round isn't scary enough. He needs a literal demon."
I like to think krampus wasn’t laughing at maxes misery but had a sense of joy seeing a child actually be remorseful and sorry for what was said and that max had learned a lesson and truly was willing to do better which is why he gave max and his family a second chance instead of just leaving max alone like he did omi cause omi never went and tried to take back what she said and did like max did she just accepted it and never learned like max did he showed true remorse and apologized and said he regrets what he had wished for
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In a deleted scene of Krampus, Max gives his cousins some of his Halloween candy from his Halloween stash, and one of the candies inside is Sam's lollipop, indicating that Krampus and Trick r' Treat are in the same universe. Love this connection.
interesting
Well both movies were directed and written by Michael Dougherty as well as both movies being produced by Legendary Pictures.
@@nickdorenkamp959 yeee
Now I need to find the deleted scene.
Mabye max is Sam??? Prob not true cause I got nothing to back that up
It’s actually been confirmed with the comic book that Krampus doesn’t keep them in a snow globe. That’s just how he watches over the families that he’s let go. He keeps an eye on them to make sure they keep their promise
I’ve read that comic book but I must’ve missed that part. Where does it say that?
@@lazymansload520 if you had read the comic book then you would see that the whole entire ending of the book confirmed this. Michael Dougherty made Krampus to mirror trick or treat in a way. Sam was made to uphold the Halloween tradition just like Krampus. If you uphold the tradition of Halloween Sam lets you live, and if you’ve learned your lesson so does Krampus. In the commentary version of the movie when max confronts Krampus and offers to sacrifice himself for his family Dougherty says that max has “passed Krampus’ test” inferring that unlike omi, max was able to save his family. And the whole ending of the comic also does the same thing. Like in the first story we see the mall Santa confront Krampus to give the kids enough time to get away by sacrificing himself so Krampus spares him, confirming the happy ending of the movie.
@@HoldThis.L it’s not a lie, there’s no need to be a dick about it. There were four stories in that comic, one about a drunk mall Santa, one about a policewoman, and one about some Scrooge-like businessman. It then concluded with an aftermath tying the stories together. The part being mentioned is one I haven’t seen.
@@lazymansload520 Where can I find it? I'm interested now
@@justinabakugou5813I think the book is called “Krampus, shadow of Saint Nicholas”
I think the director of the movie said, that the snow globes are how Krampus keeps an eye on everyone who lost their Christmas spirit and if you do learn your lesson, he returns you but reminds you with the bell that he is always watching you
This is a much better explanation as to why they are back.
More like a surveillance system instead of prisons.
@@allanbaker3958If Krampus came to the inner cities in America.....he'd never be bored or "out of work?"
To be honest it should have just ended with the family stuck in the snow globe
Makes sense. He’s possibly in the same universe as Sam, and we see Sam have mercy once people learn.
That scene was poorly composed then. As the trapping idea comes across much more clearly.
Fun fact: the director actually cleared up the snowglobe scene, they’re not captured, but Krampus is keeping an eye on them. Hence why “Santa Claus is coming to Town” is playing: “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake”
It was also revealed in a comic I think right? Anyways I kinda wish more ppl understood the ending
Oh it's nice knowing now
So nobody died after all?
@@djkong2309 yup
Oh, I always thought they left it for the audience to interpret what happened to them 😅
Fun Fact: The visible breath in the cold exteriors was done digitally, but a major component of it involved filming real people in freezers reading dialogue for the scenes. Their breath was then isolated and added optically into the shots.
That's cool. I don't know that.
I was obsessed with the krampas movie so much I perfectly studied each monster 💀
Which one fascinated with you most and why?
@@skelebonez1349 good ol jack was my favorite, the horrific scene of him swallowing a child while made him an instant favorite for me, close behind is tick tock
Damn bro same lol
Same same
@MPARASKA I'm interested by the idea of him being a satan like figure just as santa is a god like figure.
I know a lot of people don't like the 2015 Krampus movie but me and my brother watch it every Christmas and have done so for years now and I still enjoy the movie a lot.
Enjoy ur time cuz its amazing
I LUV THE 2015 KRAMPUS MOVIE WATCH IT EVERY CHRISTMAS DAY EVER SINCE IT CAME OUT
Oh I watch it all the time. I love the movie. People just wanted something the movie wasn't.
I like the movie, (nowhere near as much as TRT, but still).
My only probs are when it gets a bit silly w the gingerbread men etc because it kinda shifts the tone, and how he looks i the final reveal. Its plenty creepy, but something about the whole stretched face santa look irritates me.
Otherwise the tone, look, execution, and general storytelling was nicely done, and the krampus intro was awesome.
I loved it. I watch it every time it comes on TV.
As a German it is Funny to hear how you say Krampus, because i keep forgetting that german words are hard to say in other languages
My mom had never heard of Krampus until this movie. I had to explain him to her. And she said leave it to the Germans to make something like this. She did liked the movie.
I don’t think anyone else pronounces it like CZ. lol I say Cram-pus.
@@Jasmine-tl6yr bruh
@@kimberlyweaver1285 frfr
Gibt es Krampus eigentlich auch bei euch in Deutschland? Vllt. in Bayern oder so
Something I noticed is that omi makes a lot of food. When I rewatch it it made me realize it’s not just for holiday thing, it’s that she grew up not eating anything from the wars and food storage was low. So now she older, she doesn’t want her son and grandkids not going hungry, hence why she makes so much food. It’s a common trait for people who grew up during big tragedies like wars and Great Depression to storage, make lot of food, and finish it.
I am from Czech Republic and I love the “Krampus Night” tradition. Kids gets ton of candy after they sing from St. Nicholaus and Angel, while Krampus scares them to be good or he will take them to hell. My nephews are always like angels after that and when they misbehave, you can just say that you will call Krampus. Great tradition.
Yess, we have it also in Austria!
I lived with my grandmother when I was growing up - she was from the Czech Republic, and she would always tell me if I was good St. Nicholas would leave me candy, but if I was bad then Krampus would get me! One time I found a potato in my shoe, and my grandmother said that was proof that one of the 'elves' that work for Krampus had come by to make sure I was behaving!
Same in Germany bit I have the feeling it kinda dies down.
Krampus is like Santa Claus' evil counterpart. Santa gives you a coal out his disappointment, but for Krampus' case, YOU are the coal.
Ho ho oh God no.
Actually fun fact: Krampus didn't trap them in the snow globes that's a misconception: The graphic novel (written by the director himself) tie in elaborates that the whole thing is basically a warning from Krampus he actually just warps reality to undo the damage he and his minions caused. The Snow Globes are basically just clairvoyant crystal balls he uses to spy on everyone in the world which is how he hears so quickly when someone doesn't have the spirit of Christmas (it's also an elaboration for why he wreaked havoc all over town instead of just on their home)
So essentially a glorified holiday themed observation camera.
I am from Austria, where Krampus is also a thing. Funny to see someone from a totally different country explaining this tradition! Very nicely done! if you are in a mood, you can dig into "die wilde Jagd" aka "The wild hunt" some folklore sources name "Frau Perchta" as their leader!
An Weihnachten. Frohe weihnachten! @@porti2525
this is soo true. where are so different within Europe. even Germany and Austria are very different. If you consiver we are the smallest continent. :) @@blacksailsfan4life
I can't read. Yes! I think Italy has something similar @@blacksailsfan4life
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A krampus history? Now we’re in the Christmas spirit 🎊 🎄
This is a crazy dark comedy fantasy horror Christmas movie ever made!
I'm from Vienna, Austria and let me tell you, in my childhood me and my friends did NOT go out on Krampus day because we we're scared shitless of those crazy ass grown ups in costumes. They showed no mercy to anyone
I'm literally taking a moment to appreciate all the research and analyzing CZ puts into a video before he can even start the scripting, filming and editing these things. Like there is definitely master's program level of studying he puts into this and it has made this my fave channel even when it is on a character Im not really familiar with. Keep up the great work!
I‘m from a rural part of germany and was brought up with the tale of krampus, so i love that you made a video about it. It‘s one of my favourite tales from my culture. My dad even dressed up and participated in a Krampuslauf
No offense. But as an Austrian, I have to tell you that this description of the Krampus tradition is as far removed from reality as it gets. A Krampus run is absolutely harmless! You don't actually get whipped, Krampuses just carry soft tails that create the illusion of flogging, moreover Krampuses only "attack" those who provoke them, children are always spared and even receive small presents in anticipation of the Christmas season.
Nah the thing he mentioned defenetly happens
If you're wondering: in my experience most of us who "celebrate" krampustag don't know most of the lore behind it. We just know him as the anti-santa who is supposed to punish the naughty kids. For me it was just the day we got a chocolate krampus at school. I only learned of the scary krampus costumes when i was grown up. Probably because i live in the city and still never witnessed it myself.
Fun fact: "Omi" doesn't mean grandmother in the first place but a sweetened version of it, which is "Oma".
Oma is the Dutch translation for grandmother
To disclose a few things, I think it's safe to assume that delivery driver was not punished by Krampus. He was just unlucky to be in the way of his storm and blizzard. Also the family wasn't exactly *captured* at the end. They are simply on a watchover. They were like kinda captured in a way but not in the sense that they are literally trapped in a snow globe
You get the dope award for pointing out that December 25th (or somewhere around that entire week) was a high pagan holiday LONG before the Christians appropriated it.
I personally interpret the end of Krampus as not the family being trapped in a personal hell, but just being watched by Krampus. Krampus is watching them through the snow globe.
The fact that the krampus effect was working on the Iceland Christmas advert a few years ago, everyone banned it, so it made it even more watched.
My two favorite parts of the movie that I love, first and not really important is when the two lead Yule Goats headbutt, I just love that. The other is when Krampus' "elves" break in right as Aunt Dorothy is about to finish off Der Klown, one of the elves and der klown hug, it just makes it seem like even though the are "evil" they actually have some comradery and love for each other much like what Christmas is supposed to represent.
I grew up in Swiss town that had a lot of Ethnic Germans and we celebrated a Form of Krampusnacht, There were two people one dressed as Santa and one dressed as Krampus. The Santa Would give Bags of Christmas Cookies out to the children and Krampus would just stand next to him.
And as the comment underneath says, we didn’t call him “Krampus” we called him “Schmutzli”
Schmutzli is a true G
i am proud to live in austria just because of Krampus!
I was absolutely TERRIFIED of that Krampus movie. The end really confused me, but made it more scary once I pieced together that he had several people trapped in tiny globes.
That's actually not what happens. Though that was my initial reaction as well, they probably should have made the scene more clear. The director stated that the snow globes are basically like surveillance cameras on families who originally lost their spirit, he's keeping tabs on them to see if they learn from the horrors he showed them that also ties into the little bells he'd leave behind.
The movie wasn’t that scary imo but yeah I do agree with you the ending. Was confused but I’m pretty sure they’re just alive but being watched on.
That's how Krampus watches the children of different families. So he can tell which families to punish. And Krampus is Saint Nicholas's brother. So it make sense that Krampus would that ability to tell who's been naughty or nice too.
@@JuanitoEsBonito True, the music's lyrics suggest so about santa watching and seeing you all the time as the scene zooms out to the snow globes. At the same time the bloom effect on the scene makes it very dreamy and too good to be true, making you feel they are trapped in the snowglobe, to relive an ideal christmas over and over just to make sure they learn how to behave.
Regardless of the director's intentions, the movie is out of his hands now and the ending is amibigous, leaving one to wonder what really happened.
I'm just madly in love with this amazing Channel we get to see a video of Krampus in his Origins PS happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone
amazing video ! half of my town power went off and i somehow started watching this video while the power were off and til the end the of the video the powet came back after half an hour, kinda made get goosebumps 😭
Same here. Some drunk idiot hit a pole on Christmas Eve night and the power was out for a bit.
Another funfact - the Krampuslauf is also known as "Perchtenlauf" - But I can´t tell you if they´re called Perchte only in Austria or in Germany (mostly Bavaria) too.
My thought on the ending is not that they're now trapped in the house in an icy Hell inside of Krampus' snow globe. I believe their lives go on as usual, but now with the looming, ever-present fear that Krampus is going to be keeping a close eye on this family, and should they begin to lose the Christmas Spirit again...Well, the next time will be for keeps.
There’s been a debate that the end scene is meant to show that Krampus let the family go and give them 1 more chance because of the kid, the snow globe is anyway for krampus to keep an eye on the family. So idk if this version is true or not
The director confirmed it. He let them go but is keeping an eye on them.
I am obsessed with the way you say Krampus
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CzWorld, since a lot of your videos have meaning or based on concepts, could you do a horror history video on Godzilla? He is after all, a representation of nuclear warfare/ suffrage of Japanese people who experienced the only time an atomic bomb was unleashed. Given the newest movie, Godzilla Minus One and plenty of others and it’s confusing lore, I would love it on your way of structuring the history of Godzilla.
As someone who grew up with stories of Krampus (in Germany) I have to say good job summarizing the background and festive activities. The video is great, the only little "issue" I have would be the pronounciation of Krampus, but that's a rather minor complaint
Btw. "Der Clown": The word "der" ist just one of the three german words for "the" so it would be the clown in english. Meaning the "Der" isn't needed when refering to him
If you want a silly theory on the delivery driver, maybe he was punished for working on Christmas instead of being with his family? Estranged, maybe? Something that made him not want Christmas spirit, thus Krampus got him and he’s sent to his own family’s snowglobe.
Such an underrated movie villain🔥🔥people ignore Krampus because of his association with Christmas 🎄 🎅
Our high school band played Krampus at the Xmas concert and it was so good!!! Loud and scary. 😂
@6:51 Bro that Wall of Death looked so God damned intense! 😂
That’s the famous Exodus wall of death!
Epic i didn't know you would be doing this one this is a Suprise but a welcome one.
Respect and keep up the epic work and Merry Christmas.
The way bro kept saying "Crom-pous" was making my brain itch. Most people just say "Cram-pus"
My husband who dressed as Krampus every Christmas for local events believes that the ending means that Krampus is always watching.
He’s right. It was confirmed by the director. 😊 It parallels the belief that Santa watches kids through snow globes.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🎅 *Introduction to Holiday Mascots*
- Overview of holiday mascots: Hebrew Hammer, Santa Claus, and their dual nature in pop culture.
- Mention of Krampus as the dark counterpart and upcoming exploration of Krampus's history.
01:01 📜 *Krampus's Roots in Alpine and Nordic Legends*
- Description of Krampus's appearance and attributes, such as chains and birch branches.
- Krampus's parallels with Sam from "Trick r Treat" and their shared role in preserving holiday traditions.
- Introduction to Krampus's origins in Alpine and Nordic legends.
02:02 🌐 *Origins of Krampus: Winter Celebrations and Saturnalia*
- Connection of Krampus to winter celebrations predating Christmas.
- Insight into the Roman holiday Saturnalia and its influence on December traditions.
- Reflection on Saturnalia's impact on gift-giving traditions and social unity.
03:29 🇩🇪 *Krampus's Germanic Origins and Connection to St. Nicholas*
- Etymology of "Krampus" from the German word "krampen" (claw).
- Clarification on Krampus's likely Alpine origin and dismissal of Norse mythology association.
- Establishment of Krampus as a counterpart to St. Nicholas and the tradition of Krampusnacht.
05:25 🎭 *Krampuslauf: The Tradition of Krampus Run*
- Description of Krampuslauf, a parade in Austria featuring adults in Krampus costumes.
- Historical context of the Krampus run involving scary costumes and scaring children.
- Comparison of Krampuslauf traditions in Europe and tamer versions in the U.S.
07:21 ⛪ *Krampus's Survival and Church Opposition*
- Resistance from the Catholic Church to ban Krampus celebrations due to devilish associations.
- Integration of Krampus into Christmas celebrations despite church opposition.
- Reference to the "Krampus Effect" and the creature's endurance over time.
08:20 📬 *Krampuskarten and Increased Awareness*
- Introduction of Krampuskarten, holiday cards depicting Krampus's mischief.
- Comparison of Krampus's use of cards to spread awareness with Sam's Halloween greeting cards.
- Reflection on the 1890s tradition and its parallels with Sam's spreading legend.
09:16 🎄 *Krampus's Evolution and Expanded Role*
- Connection between Krampus and Sam's roles in enforcing holiday traditions.
- Evolution of Krampus's narrative to punish those who lose the Christmas spirit.
- Comparison of Krampus's stricter rules over time with the narrative arc of Death Note's Kira.
11:44 🎅 *Krampus's Minions: Yule Lads*
- Introduction of Yule Lads from Icelandic Christmas folklore.
- Exploration of Yule Lads' darker intentions while working under Krampus.
- Connection between Yule Lads, Krampus, and the evolving narrative in the 2015 film.
13:14 ❄️ *Krampus's Wrath Unleashed on a Family*
- Setup of the family's Christmas situation, low on holiday spirit.
- Triggering events leading to Krampus's wrath, including Max's letter tearing.
- Overview of the family members' encounters with Krampus and his minions.
14:40 🌨️ *Unfolding Horrors: Snowmen, Snow Beast, and Gingerbread Men*
- Description of ominous snowmen and their role in signaling Krampus's presence.
- Introduction of the mysterious Snow Beast and its attack on Uncle Howard.
- Unveiling of the evil gingerbread men and their connection to the family's Christmas traditions.
16:13 🔥 *Climax: House in Chaos*
- Recap of family members' punishments, emphasizing the consequences tied to traditions.
- Speculation on the symbolic importance of fire and Christmas music in protecting the family.
- Reflection on the unfolding chaos and the family's struggle against Krampus's forces.
16:43 🎄 *Krampus' Attack on Max's Cousins*
- Krampus judges based on behavior and beliefs.
- Max's cousins, Stevie and Jordan, are attacked by Krampus' gifts.
- Unsettling encounters with Der Klown and Perchta follow.
17:45 🧸 *Battle with Toys and Yule Lads*
- Gingerbread trio attacks; Der Klown falls through the ceiling.
- Family faces a massive battle with toys.
- Yule Lads, the Elves, and the stolen baby escalate the chaos.
18:14 🎅 *Krampus Confrontation and Revelation*
- Krampus arrives, resembling a dark Santa Claus.
- Max learns the consequences of his wish.
- Krampus leaves Max alive to tell the tale to a new generation.
19:47 🐐 *Yule Goats and Krampus's Sleigh*
- Yule Goats, tied to Pagan traditions, pull Krampus's sleigh.
- Krampus's sleigh has its own twisted Christmas variant.
- Details on the folklore of Yule Goats and their significance.
21:10 😈 *Max's Desperate Bargain*
- Max attempts to change his wish to save his family.
- A fissure leading to hell opens after throwing the Krampus bell.
- The child's misery becomes amusing to Krampus, leading to tragedy.
22:08 🎁 *The Twist: Reality Inside a Snow Globe*
- Christmas morning seems normal, but it was all a nightmare.
- Max's family is trapped inside a snow globe as punishment.
- Krampus is an enforcer of holiday tradition with dire consequences.
23:08 🎬 *Evolution of Krampus in Pop Culture*
- Krampus adapts over the years, surviving religious bans.
- Popularity surge with Krampus movies in the 2010s.
- Mention of other Krampus movies and the relevance of holiday traditions.
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I rented the krampus movie when I was 11 or something, thought it was just a wholesome Christmas family movie. I was shocked when people start dying and I was totally terrified of the ending.
How did you rent the movie did you not see that claw hand on the snow globe
He didn't even say what the snowglobe exactly meant. They weren't actually "captured" but krampus is watching them
Starting *here* and binging your library as I organize and wrap presents…. Krampus help me..
According to Michael Dougherty, that isn't what the ending means at all: The family is alive, but they are now being watched by Krampus; and, if they ever lose the Christmas spirit again, nothing will save them from Krampus.
I love the take of Krampus, perfect binary opposition to Saint Nick
Tnias Kcin
If it was filmed today they would probably be non-binary.
Krampus is such a great character and the movie was pretty dope too. I really liked the extended edition that came out in 4k as well.
One of my favorite Christmas horror movies, I watch it every year. Appreciate the video CZ, and have a merry Christmas. 🎅🤘
Watching this on Christmas 💪🏼
I can’t be the only one that really wants a horror history on the entity
Sam vs Kram. Now that’s the crossover that I didn’t know I needed until you said it
i clicked this notification so fast
That Kira Death Note mention was dope 🔥
American Dad has one of the best Krampus depictions ever
Huh, now i gotta go look that up, lol👍
I love that this guy is from my hometown! Great channel been a fan for years! Happy new year #czsworld, I can't wait to see the new stuff!
I like how the skulls on ur sweater have bishop hats on 😅
About 10 yrs ago everyone was hiding their emo love and I love this changed to absolutely embracing this now
I absolutely loved this movie.
Now I want to see this director do a movie for each major holiday. St. Patrick's day would be a solid new envisioning of leprechaun stuff I'm sure.
This was such a fun video to watch on Christmas. I love it! Great job! 👏👏👏
I’ve literally watched every single video on your channel and realized you haven’t done the Friday the 13th franchise
I been unfollowed him, he is a Jason Voorhees hater.
It's really interesting to see some of the links between folklore and horror, be they tangential or deep-rooted. Have an amazing Christmas... although Halloween is probably your favourite holiday.
Thank you so much for posting a horror history on Krampus my god I’ve been waiting for this for so long, thank you and keep up the good work
Fucking phenomenal video as always. I would LOVE to see you cover Satan and all the monsters from this is the end. I just know your commentary on it would be hilarious too. Keep up the great work
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"Even airrack has an evil twin named Brent Rivera" had me dying and hysterically laughing
your videos bring happiness to my life🖤
Thank you CZsworld for the very entertaining video and birthday present
0:28 Shaggy has CZWorld
Critically, people hate on this film. I will never understand. As the film borrows so much from other christmas horror films. Wrapping them up into a unique PG-13 horror. The beginning feels like home alone, the middle feels like gremlims, and the end hits on the folklore style.
Love Ur content thank u for taking us down horror history ❤
that is the most CZ’s world Christmas sweater I’ve seen, and I love it.
Merry Christmas CZ 🎄
As an Austrian i'm happy to have my culture represented, also my first experience with horror and a big part what made me fall in love with it. Awesome movie and awesome video :D
Great video as always
Aunt Dorothy went out like a champ. Definitely my favourite character. Loved the video as well!
Love the vids
Another great Horror History episode. I can’t believe I only found this channel a month ago. I’ve missed out on so much awesome content!
Glad that he's using the German/Bavarian pronunciation of "Krampus". A nice nod to the culture.
I'm sad that this is only 23 minutes but still awkwardly appreciative
I actually wonder if this movie is actually ever going to get a sequel because I'm pretty sure the main kid character would have had some friends that would absolutely notice that him and his family was missing after Christmas break and eventually they piece it together that I was Krampus and they decided to go save them would think that would be an interesting change of pace instead of seeing another home invasion movie like the first movie.
Well, as mentioned by other comments, the director has stated that globe ending was Krampus keeping an eye on the family rather than him trapping them forever
@@jeshonloonskin4176Okay,So maybe the sequel could follow a different family Maybe?
I was raised by my grandmother, who was Czech and was born in the late 19th Century. We're Jewish, but she would have me hang up a stocking for St. Nicholas' Day - but she'd say, "if you're good, he'll bring you gifts, but if you've been bad - then Krampus will come for you, and he'll kidnap you and beat you with sticks"! I was actually afraid of Krampus, and it kept me from being bad!!!
How are you going to have a video all about a Christian holiday and then not use 'BC' and 'AD' but instead use the markers made to remove Christianity from the calendar?
Maybe the delivery driver is in his own hell where he has to deliver Christmas packages for all eternity while listening to Mariah Carrey’s “All I Want for Christmas.”
I liked my comment become nobody else would
Merry Christmas
Okay... I laughed WAY TOO HARD at the "ho ho horror" joke 😂
I think that the snow globes is how he watches his victims and the zoom out is implying the alternate but I think they are free it’s just Krampus is gonna keep an eye on them
"The devil and God are raging inside me" is one of the best albums ever produced in the age of emo!
3:36 was such a good bit, gave me a good laugh
I watched Krampus literally at the beginning of this month
It never ceases to amaze me that Germanic Europe saw the santa claus myth and said "Yeah, a fat man watching you all-year round isn't scary enough. He needs a literal demon."
I now want to see Krampus go through Kevins traps from home alone and see how he fairs. I believe that would be hilarious
The history of Krampus? This is such an awesome video to put out right now
As German viewer I admire that you did a Krampen-video here
I like to think krampus wasn’t laughing at maxes misery but had a sense of joy seeing a child actually be remorseful and sorry for what was said and that max had learned a lesson and truly was willing to do better which is why he gave max and his family a second chance instead of just leaving max alone like he did omi cause omi never went and tried to take back what she said and did like max did she just accepted it and never learned like max did he showed true remorse and apologized and said he regrets what he had wished for