‘Krampus 2’? Michael Dougherty Teases Story Idea for Potential Sequel

Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat) made his mark on Christmas horror with Krampus back in 2015, a box office hit that was ripe with franchise potential. Much like Trick ‘r Treat, however, we’re still waiting for a sequel nearly ten years later. Does Dougherty have any plans to bring the holiday beast back to the […]

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It’s Time for Our Annual ‘Trick ‘r Treat 2’ Update; Michael Dougherty Teases a “Really Great Script”

The legend of Trick ‘r Treat has only grown and grown in the years since its original release in 2007, with Michael Dougherty’s seasonal anthology becoming something of a holiday horror classic. Sam is of course at the center of the property as a true Halloween icon, with various toys, costumes and decorations filling up […]

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‘Trick ‘r Treat’: Finding Comfort in the Horror Anthology and Its Protector of All Things Halloween

If I’ve learned anything from Trick ‘r Treat, it’s that you don’t disrespect Halloween. “I hate Halloween,” says Emma (Leslie Bibb) in the opening scene. She blows out the lone jack o’lantern and whines to her husband Henry (Tahmoh Penikett) about taking down the decorations on Halloween night. Moments later, she gets her comeuppance and […]

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NECA Unwraps ‘Krampus’ Action Figures for Toy Fair! [Image]

You better watch out… NECA made the announcement last Christmas Eve that they’ve acquired the license to make action figures based on Michael Dougherty’s holiday horror favorite, Krampus. Since this year’s Toy Fair has gone virtual, NECA is sharing teases of all their new licenses online, starting with Krampus! While they have yet to pull back […]

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[Review] ‘Krampus: The Naughty Cut’ – Scream Factory’s Extended Cut Belongs on Santa’s Nice List

In 2015, Michael’s Dougherty’s tale of yuletide terror, Krampus, was released in theaters with a family-friendly PG-13 rating. That was less a way to draw in a broader audience and more of a means of appeasing the MPAA. Scream Factory, working under Dougherty’s supervision, has now restored those excised bits to deliver the definitive “Naughty Cut.” […]

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Scream Factory’s ‘Krampus: The Naughty Cut’ 4K Ultra HD Release Pushed Back to December

Michael Dougherty‘s Krampus returns to terrorize the holiday season this year, with Scream Factory announcing last week that a 4K release is on the way on the road to Christmas. Krampus: The Naughty Cut was originally coming to 4K Ultra HD on November 16, but Scream Factory has updated today with the news that it’s been bumped back a […]

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Scream Factory Bringing Michael Dougherty’s ‘Krampus’ to 4K Ultra HD With a Never-Before-Seen Cut!

Michael Dougherty‘s Krampus returns to terrorize the holiday season this year, with Scream Factory announcing today that a 4K Ultra HD release is on the way on the road to Christmas. Krampus: The Naughty Cut comes to 4K Ultra HD on November 16! Yes, this is a brand new, never-before-seen version of the 2015 holiday […]

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