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In Austro-Bavarian Alpine folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure who, during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts. Regions in Austria feature similar figures and, more widely, Krampus is one of a number of Companions of Saint Nicholas in regions of Europe. The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated a pre-Christian origin for the figure (see Germanic paganism).
In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men dressed as Krampus participate; such events occur annually in most Alpine towns. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten.
The history of the Krampus figure has been theorized as stretching back to Pre-Christian Alpine traditions. In a brief article discussing the figure, published in 1958, Maurice Bruce wrote:
There seems to be little doubt as to his true identity for, in no other form is the full regalia of the Horned God of the Witches so well preserved. The birch—apart from its phallic significance—may have a connection with the initiation rites of certain witch-covens; rites which entailed binding and scourging as a form of mock-death. The chains could have been introduced in a Christian attempt to 'bind the Devil' but again they could be a remnant of pagan initiation rites.
David Michael Koechner (/ˈkɛknər/ keck-ner; born August 24, 1962) is an American character actor and comedian best known for playing roles such as Champ Kind in the Anchorman films and Todd Packer on NBC's The Office.
Koechner first became involved in performing when he began studying improvisational comedy in Chicago at ImprovOlympic, under the teachings of Del Close, before joining the Second City Northwest. After yearlong stints of doing sketch comedy on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O'Brien in the mid 1990s, Koechner began appearing with small roles in the films such as Wag the Dog, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Man on the Moon.
While filming the country mockumentary film Dill Scallion in 1998, Koechner befriended actor/comedian Dave 'Gruber' Allen, and eventually began performing as the comedy duo, The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show, a live musical comedy act. The act became a hit at Hollywood clubs such as Largo, and Allen and Koechner were invited to open for Tenacious D. In 2007, Koechner and Allen created and starred together in a Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show sketch comedy series that ran for one season on Comedy Central. After his breakout role as Champ Kind in the 2004 comedy Anchorman, Koechner began appearing frequently with larger supporting roles in many high-profile comedic films including Talladega Nights, Thank You for Smoking, Waiting..., Semi-Pro, The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, and Extract. His first leading film role, as Coach Lambeau Fields in Fox Atomic's sports comedy, The Comebacks opened on October 19, 2007. More recently, Koechner reprised his role of Champ Kind for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, co-starred in the horror-comedy Krampus, and received praise from critics for his dark turn in the 2014 black comedy Cheap Thrills. He also currently co-stars in the Comedy Central series Another Period.
Actors: Darren W. Conrad (actor), Darren W. Conrad (producer), Louis Bekoe (writer), Louis Bekoe (director),
Genres: Horror,Actors: Thomas Smith (producer), Thomas Smith (editor), Thomas Smith (director), Thomas Smith (writer), Bennett Wayne Dean Sr. (actor), Erin Lilley (actress), Erin Lilley (producer), Soren Odom (actor), Soren Odom (composer), Khristian Fulmer (actor), Doris Dean (actress), Lucas Curley (actor), Brendon Cooke (actor), Talaine Lyle (actress), Nathan O'Neil Smith (actor),
Plot: According to legend, on Christmas Eve Santa Claus travels with a creature known as Krampus. While Santa rewards the good children, Krampus punishes the naughty. But that's just a myth. ...Or is it? When the naughty kids of a suburb begin to vanish in the weeks leading to Christmas, all evidence points to the creature's existence. In this follow-up to "The Night Shift", it's up to supernatural investigators Rue Morgan, Claire Rennfield, and skeletal sidekick Herbie West to solve the mystery, save the children, and face-off against the deadly Krampus.
Keywords: b-horror, cemetery, christmas, creature, fantasy-world, holiday, holidays, horror-episode, horror-filmmaking, horror-for-childrenActors: Kevin MacLeod (composer), George Dalphin (editor), George Dalphin (producer), George Dalphin (writer), George Dalphin (director), Dan Greenleaf (actor), Jenny Anastasoff (actress), Justin Roig (actor), Maria Leibana (actor), Robin Long-Jordan (producer), Anne Dalphin (producer), Ben Severns (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Short,Actors: Darren W. Conrad (actor), Nick Karner (actor), Jaysen P. Buterin (director), Jaysen P. Buterin (actor), Louis Bekoe (editor), Louis Bekoe (director), Tommy Allen Taylor (actor), Louis Bekoe (writer), Amanda Elizabeth (actress), Billy Ingram (actor), Jocelyn Rose (actress), Carla Stanley (actress), Joh Harp (miscellaneous crew), J. Evan Wade (actor), J. Evan Wade (producer),
Genres: Horror, Short,Actors: Raine Brown (actress), Brooke Lewis (actress), Marv Blauvelt (actor), Parrish Randall (director), Guthrie Lowe (composer), Krisondra Daigneault (actress), Amanda Carver (writer), Amanda Carver (producer), Dione Rose (actress), Joe Barbarisi (actor), Jayson Champion (actor), Craig Huffman (producer), David Gilkey (actor), Marcus Slaughter (producer), Sarah Hargrave (producer),
Plot: From the time we are born we are watched. Our actions are weighed and used against us. The wrong will be punished. The right set free. Your nightmares were a warning. Scared? You should be... A devil born of Austrian legend, the KRAMPUS, has watched you...he knows... and he is coming.
Keywords: austria, christmas, cloven-hooved, evil, krampus, krampuslauf, krampusnacht, nightmare, punishmentActors: Hans Quest (director), Ernst Stankovski (actor), Chariklia Baxevanos (actress), Claus Biederstaedt (actor), Elfriede Irrall (actress), Oskar Sala (composer), Paul Helwig (writer),
Genres: Comedy,Krampus - In Theaters December 4 http://www.krampusthefilm.com Legendary Pictures’ Krampus, a darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul, reveals an irreverently twisted side to the holiday. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. The horror-comedy also stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Stefania Lavie...
The ending of Michael Doughtery's 2015 Christmas Horror film Krampus is VERY confusing. So join me as take a look at the ending to get some answers!! --More Ending Explained Episodes-- 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (2016): https://youtu.be/AOA1Q7GdIeI THE BOY (2016) https://youtu.be/mpv3su1UB1E Music from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNA5sbsRVJg
New for 2016 - Krampus comes to Halloween Horror Nights. This was one of my favorite mazes of the night! Lots of great sets and scares! Thanks for watching! Please 'Like' the video and 'Subscribe' for more Halloween Screams!
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KrampusTrailer 1 (2015) Adam Scott, Toni Collette Horror Movie HD [Official Trailer]
6 Things you didn't know about Creepy Krampus . . . Krampus is Coming, both on film via the big screen and for naughty children this holiday season. But who is Krampus really? Well, here are 6 quick facts about the devil horned creature and his very own holiday! But remember, stay good, or Krampus will bring gifts of his very own. 0:33 - 0:36 "Krampus" by artist Ethan Black All music by Kevin Macleod. All pictures are the property of their respective owners and are used here under the Fair Use Act. Like us on Facebook - facebook.com/DarknessPrevaiIs Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/DarkPrevails
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tomorrow will be glommy with a chance of morning frogs but this just happened to me while i was sawin' logs i seen a striptease torture and blackbirds flyin' backwards and a pagan rout in a hellhole in a bed full o' crackers it was a wet nightmare.... there was a pin up girl painted on the wall of a cave a wolf whistle and a leather girl and a slave i got the mascara whiplash from a shockwave o'showgals stripped gears an' firls an' reemed an' stroked valves it was a wet nightmare she-wolves in six-packs put on warpaint in an earthquake i drank booze from their shoes with no pants or brakes a load o'girl in arms and a bit in my teeth panties on my head.....corkscrew heels on my feet it was a wet nightmare