Director Reveals Long-Awaited Story Update for Krampus 2, Eight Years After Hit Horror Film

Summary

Krampus 2 is not confirmed, but director Michael Dougherty has an idea for a sequel involving a group of strangers trapped somewhere.

Krampus 2 builds upon the success of the first movie at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. The jaw-dropping conclusion of Krampus paves the way for a potential sequel, delving deeper into the concept of entrapment.

Director Michael Dougherty has given an update on the story of Krampus 2 after eight years. The horror-comedy, originally released in 2015, follows the tale of a young boy who accidentally summons the demonic force Krampus after having a disappointing Christmas. Krampus, who punishes those lacking holiday spirit, received mixed reviews upon its initial release but has since garnered a passionate fanbase eagerly awaiting a sequel. Recently, Dougherty shared some details about his potential plans for Krampus 2. In an interview with Collider, he mentioned having "an idea for a sequel" that would revolve around a group of strangers being trapped in a particular location. Below is the quote from Dougherty:

"We have an idea for a sequel on that one, too. It doesn't necessarily center around a family as much as it might be about a group of strangers who are trapped somewhere."

Krampus 2 Is Still Not Confirmed But The Idea Is Enticing

Dougherty, notably, does not confirm the development of Krampus 2. Despite the movie's moderate success at the box office, earning $61.5 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $15 million, it received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. On the critic aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, Krampus received a Fresh rating of 66% from critics, whereas audiences, on average, gave it a lower approval rate of 51%.

Krampus, the horror-comedy film, surprised audiences with its unexpected ending that sets the stage for a potential sequel. Initially, it seemed like the tortured Engel family would finally have a peaceful Christmas gathering, following traditional storytelling. However, the ending shattered any sense of tranquility by revealing that the family was actually trapped inside a snow globe by the creature known as Krampus, with distorted visuals and a final camera pullback.

Following director Dougherty's concept, Krampus 2 could explore the theme of entrapment further. While the sequel may not directly continue the story of protagonist Max and his family, it could introduce a new group of strangers who find themselves imprisoned in a snow globe or another device controlled by Krampus. Regardless of the specific direction, Dougherty is actively brainstorming ideas for an intriguing sequel to Krampus.

Source: Collider