Kranky Klaus

A strange, unsettling slice of folk ritual, watching hairy monsters menace a town to a droning metal score.

Directed by

Cameron Jamie

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Recording of the annual Christmas folklore street ritual Krampus in Austria, in which people dressed up as hairy monsters scare the wits out of the population. The accompanying metal soundtrack by The Melvins provides a curious American perspective.

How it feels

Eerie, dark and absurd. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Faith, violence, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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