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10. Krampus - Krampus

In Eastern European mythology, Father Christmas isn't the only person who visits children during December. In certain folktales, Santa Claus' shadow, Krampus, visits villages during Christmas time to punish naughty children.

Krampus has become so popular recently, over ten films revolving around the dark satyr have been released over the past decade, including a 2015 horror drama, simply called Krampus. The story revolves around the dysfunctional Engel family who finds themselves being tormented by Saint Nicholas' wicked doppelgänger.

Because of Krampus' devilish horns, jagged teeth, forked tongue and matted fur, it's easy to see him as a malevolent force. But we mustn't forget the Golden Rule - Krampus only punishes bad people. All you have to do to avoid his wrath is to love your family and appreciate Christmas. That's it.

However, it's clear from the opening scene that the Engels are selfish, arrogant, and self-absorbed. When the grandmother tries to warn them about Krampus, she's dismissed... even when he's in the middle of attacking them! If the family members sang a few carols or stopped being jerks, they wouldn't have been murdered by Krampus' army of deranged gingerbread men and carnivorous toys.