Krampus Origins (2018) is a horror movie directed by Joseph Mbah, exploring the lore of the Krampus, a demonic entity from Alpine folklore known for punishing the wicked during the Christmas season. This film offers a backstory to the Krampus legend, adding a supernatural twist set during World War I.

Plot Summary:

The story begins in 1918, when American soldiers fighting in World War I come across an ancient artifact that inadvertently releases the Krampus. The creature is sealed away temporarily, but when one of the soldiers dies in battle, his belongings, including the artifact, are sent back to his hometown in America. The package ends up in the hands of a group of children at a small orphanage, where Sister Rafal, a young nun, watches over them.

Unaware of its dangerous powers, the children accidentally summon the Krampus. As the malevolent creature begins to wreak havoc, Sister Rafal must protect the orphans and uncover a way to stop Krampus before he completes his deadly mission. The plot dives into the supernatural powers and dark intentions of Krampus, contrasting the innocence of the children with the entity’s violent