Legendary’s Krampus Eats Up First Two Cast Members
In 2007 Michael Dougherty made the ultimate Halloween movie with Trick ‘r Treat. In 2015 he looks to do the same for Christmas, and his Krampus has just devoured its first two cast members. Read on for all the latest!
THR reports today that Allison Tolman (“Fargo”) and Emjay Anthony (Chef) are in negotiations to star in the holiday horror-comedy, which was co-written by Dougherty, Todd Casey, and Zach Shields and will be directed by Dougherty.
The project centers around a Santa Claus-like ancient entity who punishes bad kids. Tolman and Anthony will play mother and son in a family that is under the demon’s attack. Anthony’s character is essentially the lead of the movie, as he is the one who has to step up to save the day.
“The dark ancient origins of our holidays have always fascinated me,” Dougherty said. “I’ve been drawing twisted Christmas cards for well over a decade so it only made sense to bring some of that morbid yuletide fun to the big screen, and Krampus was the perfect mythology to do that. Christmas has been invading Halloween for far too long. It’s time to return the favor.”
Legendary Pictures is behind the movie, which Universal will release just in time for next year’s holidays on December 4, 2015.
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