What is Krampus rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect real scares, several jump scares and some strong language, so it suits teens more than kids.

Krampus (2015)

Film · 1h 38m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A dysfunctional family's holiday squabbles summon a chilling, darkly comic demonic force with a taste for naughty.

Suspenseful and campy, with dark satire. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.

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Krampus parents guide

What we could confirm fits a PG-13: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Krampus scary?: Yes, properly. Krampus is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Krampus?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Krampus rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect real scares, several jump scares and some strong language, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Krampus about?

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max 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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.