A Krampus Carol

Directed by Adam Lupsha, Michael Steed · Starring Merwin Goldsmith · 2011

Anthony Bourdain narrates an animated tale of Krampus, Santa's whip-wielding companion who deals with the children on the naughty list.

Bourdain's gravelly narration meets dark Alpine folklore in a wickedly fun anti-Christmas carol.

Krampus is Santa Claus' whip-toting Christmas sidekick. According to legend, Krampus joins Santa where he tends to the children on Santa's naughty list. No coal here though. Instead, Krampus whips and licks children into

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