I went from having zero interest (thanks to the over-saturation we've gotten of Krampus over the past few years) to total interest, thanks to two factors: you guys likening it to Gremlins, and telling us the cast/movie is playing it straight. That is how you make a movie like this. Thanks!
It's cool to see Krampus arriving in US-Popculture - as a german kid I had a grandma scaring me into becoming a decent person with tales of Krampus as it is the german way of raising your kids. Tho there seems to be the misconception that Krampus is actually a adversery to Saint Nick/Santa Clause when originally they actually work together in this very extreme version of a Good Cop, Bad Cop Situation - Saint Nick brings the behaved kids their presents while Krampus whips them, stuffs them in his basket and drags them out into the cold never to be seen again....
Here in Austria its the same. In addition to that, especially in the alpine region, we have crampus runs around dec 6th. Its an event where groups of people dress up as crampusses, with handcrafted woodden masks and scare the hell out of little children, while parents are enjoying the spectacle, drinking beer and hot wine. Back in the old days, they used to have chains to hit you when you come too close and they were all drunk...i miss those times...sorry for my bad english
I feel embarrassingly validated hearing Mike and Jay call Tremors a perfect movie, because amongst my friends I am the only one that likes it and they give me shit for it all the time.
15:42 Mike intentionally avoiding letting Jay be right about the time he stopped watching the bad Krampus movie is hilarious. No not 9 minutes, it was 10...or eight😅
I watched this movie because of this review. Not only was it a great film that evoked memories of first seeing Gremlins, Christmas Vacation, and other 80s classics on VHS as a kid but a fantastic movie-going experience as there were only two other people in the theater and they were quiet throughout the whole film.
German here! And yes, Krampus is the henchman of St. Nikolaus (Saint Nichols; wo later bekame the model for Santa Claus blabla). We have like this weird day on December 6th where everyone is like "Do you remember the bishop of Myra who stole gold from his church and gave it to child prostitutes?" "No, I don't! But fuck it: We get some chocolate anyway, fuck yeah." And yes, if you are not nice through the course of the year, Krampus with show up and beat you senseless. So nice ;D
+Genetic Heresy It's a very recent thing (think: last 2 or 3 years) and very much so a created outrage. The irony is that the man behind it, Quinsy Gario, is a notorious racist and 'just as bad' as his perceived enemies. Research has shown that kids do not associate Black Pete with 'black people' nor do they associate the two in a negative manner. In fact, they see Black Pete as a jolly clown like figure who they hold in high regard. Funny that. They have a somewhat same'ish tradition in Belgium and guess what? There's no issues with it whatsoever in Belgium.
I was surprised with how likable the characters were. Was not aware that the Krampus was using a mask- looks like I'll have to look out for that next time. Really enjoyed it, very entertaining!
I thought this would be an average movie from what Jeremy Jahns said, but this review is giving me a fresh new viewpoint to watch it with when I go to the movies.
Glad you guys liked it too. Krampus was fantastic. Had some minor problems, like I thought the father gave up looking for his daughter way too fast near the beginning. He and his brother-in-law heard her screaming and when they got back to the house because the brother in law got bit by the thing under the snow, everyone brushes it off saying things like "she's a tough girl, bla bla bla." As the brother-in-law comments on his near frost bitten hands. A non-movie Dad would have gone back out for at least a second attempt.
I understand this came out about 5 years ago, but I thought I was the only one who actually loved and appreciated this film. It's so unknown still, and and I hope people discover the greatness that is Krampus. To me, it also had elements of Legend in it. The feel of it was fantastic. Glad you both loved it, and brought to your audience's attention. Watch this movie!
I think it may have been "Venture Brothers" that really brought Krampus to the publics attention. At least that is the first time I saw him outside of books about how Santa is different around the world.
Oh, thank the gods you loved it as much as I did. Your review was awesome as sometimes. I was a bit surprised you didn't talk about the ending. That's what really clenched it for me as a favorite holiday movie from now on. The ending was unexpected, didn't pander, wasn't an easy way out, and fit with the tone of the entire film. And speaking of it having the feeling of a good horror movie from the 80's, after watching it I started thinking it was a mix of Gremlins with Poltergeist. Both were PG, scary as hell, and hilarious. Gremlins was intentionally campy, which makes Krampus superior because it pulls of the humour and the scares without the camp. A+
I like going back and trying to pin point the exact moment jay got hot, its Difficult work but someones gotta do it, and for all your viewing pleasure 24:23
Krampus is a Germanic Christmas tradition where a parade of men dressed as krampus, who was Santas assistant, and parade around the streets, where they whip any poorly behaved children. Parents push their misbehaving children into the streets to be whipped. These are still going on today, and it's all in good humor.
Can you imagine if this film was named after something else that's a boss in Isaac, like... I dunno... Dingle, maybe? That movie would be much different.
+rkrokberg Krampus had the hourglass, so every time they'd be about to kill him, he'd pop it and respawn in another room in the house with full health.
My gateway horror movie was John Carpenter's The Thing. I saw it when I was seven. It ruined my childhood for about 2 years. I did learn a lot about really awesome direction and practical effects though n.n
Haha. Did anyone else notice when Jay accidentally made that great joke on accident (7:10), but didn't even notice that he did.... "Michael Dougherty (Brian Singer's Protege), really has an eye for kid actors". Amazing
I'm curious, how much of those effects breaking the VCR were real, and how much were CGI? It was limited enough in scope to come across as smooth, if it was there at all.
Boy, I wish I saw the movie the hack frauds saw, 'cause what I saw was "Poltergeist set at Christmas, with some really out of place Tremors ripoff elements." And as sweet as that sounds, it's pretty terrible. It gets compared to Gremlins, because of the Christmas setting, but there's exactly one scene that feels anything like Gremlins. It really takes much more of its cues from Poltergeist.
Saw this the other night, I was impressed they pulled off a Christmas comedy horror. Not only pulled it off but it was very good. The sound was amazing!
Interesting going back to this video from 4 years ago. One major thing that I notice, is that more current reviews are more sensitive to the critical difference between acting and writing.
When I first saw the trailer I thought it looked interesting, then I thought about how shitty hollywood is and ultimately just decided to wait to pirate it. Glad to hear your guys like it so much, might go see it though Id be surprised if I like it as much as you.
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“The director was the protege of Bryan singer”
“The director has a good eye for kid actors”
Oh, no!
Jay looks really pleased with himself for that Coen brothers joke.
It's right at the end. 25:50, it's gold!
Going back, this episode makes reference to like ALL the re:View movies they end up doing.
This is even more true now that they’ve done both Gremlins and Willy Wonka
And they did Demonic Toys.. they covered everything lol
Oh boy!!! I can't wait for Episode 100 when they review the highly anticipated Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip!!! Can't fuckin' wait!!!!!
Holy shit. It’s my other favorite youtuber
I read this in Ralph's sarcasm fake enthusiasm voice. It gave me a nice laugh.
remake king candy
Sorry you got burnt out brother hope you're doing well
Ralph u r the man
I went from having zero interest (thanks to the over-saturation we've gotten of Krampus over the past few years) to total interest, thanks to two factors: you guys likening it to Gremlins, and telling us the cast/movie is playing it straight. That is how you make a movie like this. Thanks!
Hey man big fan of yours 👍
Mike and Jay will never sell out.
Because in order to sell out, they would have had to of had integrity to begin with.
They didn't sell out, they bought in!
It's cool to see Krampus arriving in US-Popculture - as a german kid I had a grandma scaring me into becoming a decent person with tales of Krampus as it is the german way of raising your kids. Tho there seems to be the misconception that Krampus is actually a adversery to Saint Nick/Santa Clause when originally they actually work together in this very extreme version of a Good Cop, Bad Cop Situation - Saint Nick brings the behaved kids their presents while Krampus whips them, stuffs them in his basket and drags them out into the cold never to be seen again....
Here in Austria its the same. In addition to that, especially in the alpine region, we have crampus runs around dec 6th. Its an event where groups of people dress up as crampusses, with handcrafted woodden masks and scare the hell out of little children, while parents are enjoying the spectacle, drinking beer and hot wine. Back in the old days, they used to have chains to hit you when you come too close and they were all drunk...i miss those times...sorry for my bad english
Thanks for elaborating a legendery myth. Krampus don't get enough love in USA cause they can't sell anything in his name except shit movies.
Jesus Christ, 0 to 100 real quick in the end there lmao.
Now I want a good cop bad cop Santa/Krampus movie that ends in a one on one fight for who rules Christmas
@manaho7384 literally perfect English
this was my most anticipated horror of 2015 & it did not disappoint. I've been watching it every Christmas since
I actually wanna see this now after seeing this review.
Before this I was on the fence, but this review convinced me as well.
+Peter Jason Quill Yeah, I was going to skip it too but since they said it was clever I'm actually going to watch it too.
Saw it last night. It's pretty great
+Peter Jason Quill -- I second that... or 5th that, considering the comments. And I was seriously dreading this film...
+Peter Jason Quill It was awesome. Go, go go!
I feel embarrassingly validated hearing Mike and Jay call Tremors a perfect movie, because amongst my friends I am the only one that likes it and they give me shit for it all the time.
have your friends' tastes matured yet?
@Luis Martinez u rite my bad
It’s a film that tastes like scotch. If your young, most will hate it. They’ve gotta learn to enjoy its charm
@@RicketyRocketyRoo I got better friends lol
@@payableondeath7 excellent news
Cant wait for the next Half in the Bag.... Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 2: Retribution
+whatthefucktheodore The long awaited installment that will right the wrongs of a previous trilogy. Wait, wrong franchise.
15:42 Mike intentionally avoiding letting Jay be right about the time he stopped watching the bad Krampus movie is hilarious. No not 9 minutes, it was 10...or eight😅
Mike "Not a Contrarian" Stoklasa
I hope Michael Dougherty saw this. I think he'd be happy.
I watched this movie because of this review. Not only was it a great film that evoked memories of first seeing Gremlins, Christmas Vacation, and other 80s classics on VHS as a kid but a fantastic movie-going experience as there were only two other people in the theater and they were quiet throughout the whole film.
"The new Coen brothers movie that looks like the most Coen brothers movie that the Coens have ever Coen'd"
Jay's look of pure delight at his Coen Brothers joke made my day😄
anyone else on a Half in the bag binge watching Mike and Jay torture Plinkett and review movies that you will never see?
well sheeeeeit
+arbitor365 I didn't realize Mike was that guy from the wire.
+arbitor365 At was at this point that Mike knew he had fucked up.
+esotericVideos "What kinna buuullshit is this?" "Major Crimes? Sheeeeeeeeeiiiit!"
+esotericVideos major crimes?...shiiieeeeeet!
you think i'm gonna ask someone who is giving me money where they got it from?
Dammit! They destroyed the Alvin and the Chipmunks 4! My prediction was wrong!
+George Simmonds The long awaited installment that will right the wrongs of a previous trilogy.
+Wedgewood Productions Now I just imagine 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip' to be like "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Bad example IMO, Mad Max was an amazing series
it's a Krampus miracle. you guys keep posting videos on a regular basis, we're going to get spoiled.
"I would say about 10... or 8"... That was funny and nobody noticed
I noticed
Krampus is my new favorite Christmas film and will be rewatched yearly
@@UnCreativeDeconstructionism An absolutely perfect movie. What a shame, in my opinion, the 2011 prequel was horrendous.
weirdo
Just watched this tonight. I knew you guys had to have reviewed it. I loved it.
I'm grabbing my coat and out the door to see it right now!
Glenn Webb rest in peace glen 😞 still miss your toy reviews ♥️
@@segadan3709 yup, so strange finding comments of him here
Aww man this guy died? Was Krampus that bad? Joking but RIP dude you seem to have brought people joy, and that's something to be remembered for.
Best way to start a school day.
yep
Best thing to watch as soon as you get home from school * #england
Best thing to watch if you're on the can for half an hour #Diarrhoea
Enjoy the Decline Well, yea obviously.
I would have missed Krampus without this video. The movie was so much fun and an instant classic in my view. Well done
German here! And yes, Krampus is the henchman of St. Nikolaus (Saint Nichols; wo later bekame the model for Santa Claus blabla). We have like this weird day on December 6th where everyone is like "Do you remember the bishop of Myra who stole gold from his church and gave it to child prostitutes?" "No, I don't! But fuck it: We get some chocolate anyway, fuck yeah." And yes, if you are not nice through the course of the year, Krampus with show up and beat you senseless. So nice ;D
Karl Karlos Don't know about that, but since I live in Bavaria, your thesis kinda makes sense.;D
We need facts!
+trexation Krampus is a bavarian thing. It's Knecht Ruprecht for the rest of germany. You hack frauds once again misrepresent the nation. :P
***** Knecht Ruprecht translated "Santa's little helper", of course.
***** Bury them under the floor boards. Noone has to know!
+Genetic Heresy It's a very recent thing (think: last 2 or 3 years) and very much so a created outrage. The irony is that the man behind it, Quinsy Gario, is a notorious racist and 'just as bad' as his perceived enemies. Research has shown that kids do not associate Black Pete with 'black people' nor do they associate the two in a negative manner. In fact, they see Black Pete as a jolly clown like figure who they hold in high regard. Funny that.
They have a somewhat same'ish tradition in Belgium and guess what? There's no issues with it whatsoever in Belgium.
Movies like this deserve your support, buy the DVD and show it to your family this Christmas!
For some reason the destruction of the perfectly functional VCR became very emotional for me.
I was surprised with how likable the characters were. Was not aware that the Krampus was using a mask- looks like I'll have to look out for that next time. Really enjoyed it, very entertaining!
I thought this would be an average movie from what Jeremy Jahns said, but this review is giving me a fresh new viewpoint to watch it with when I go to the movies.
Jeremy Jahns doesn't know shit about fuck.
Sure doesn't
+Harrison Goertz They are slow though. Great, but slow.
+Joe Jr. That's not really fair... he's plenty knowledgeable about film.
Different strokes, I guess
Glad you guys liked it too. Krampus was fantastic. Had some minor problems, like I thought the father gave up looking for his daughter way too fast near the beginning. He and his brother-in-law heard her screaming and when they got back to the house because the brother in law got bit by the thing under the snow, everyone brushes it off saying things like "she's a tough girl, bla bla bla." As the brother-in-law comments on his near frost bitten hands. A non-movie Dad would have gone back out for at least a second attempt.
Watched the movie because of this review and it is now my favorite Christmas movie of recent years. Great stuff.
The Gate!!!! Thankyou!!! I've been trying to remember the title of that film for ages.
thank you guys for doing this so soon so i can go support it in the box office!!!
I'm not a horror fan but watched Krampus on this recommendation. Very well paced and enjoyable flick. Thanks!~
Jay: "They got all sorts of f*cked up lore."
Me: "Ja, ja haben wir..."
I understand this came out about 5 years ago, but I thought I was the only one who actually loved and appreciated this film. It's so unknown still, and and I hope people discover the greatness that is Krampus. To me, it also had elements of Legend in it. The feel of it was fantastic. Glad you both loved it, and brought to your audience's attention. Watch this movie!
It's nice to hear someone like this movie. Loved the practical effects.
I think it may have been "Venture Brothers" that really brought Krampus to the publics attention. At least that is the first time I saw him outside of books about how Santa is different around the world.
So your 100 Half in the bag is gonna be.... THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!! OH SHIT!!!
now back to 9/11...
But they already did that?
John Werner Not a half in the bag
when the reply gets more likes then the comment, LOL
+John Werner they did 9/11?
I'm glad Mike and Jay liked Krampus, it warms my cold dead heart
Oh, thank the gods you loved it as much as I did. Your review was awesome as sometimes. I was a bit surprised you didn't talk about the ending. That's what really clenched it for me as a favorite holiday movie from now on. The ending was unexpected, didn't pander, wasn't an easy way out, and fit with the tone of the entire film. And speaking of it having the feeling of a good horror movie from the 80's, after watching it I started thinking it was a mix of Gremlins with Poltergeist. Both were PG, scary as hell, and hilarious. Gremlins was intentionally campy, which makes Krampus superior because it pulls of the humour and the scares without the camp. A+
It's so Mike, every single image has so much Jay going on.
Man, your videos are just the best thing of the day everyday a new one comes out. I love your content more than anything else on youtube i think. :)
There is only one perfect movie, and that is Galaxy Quest.
+Hett Sholar ni Zantos AH AH AH AH AH veeeeery clever strategy ind eeeed
Fucking aye it is
The Iron Giant. Heartwarming fun for all ages. Instant classic.
@@antipsychotic451 iron giant is gay hes just a big pedophilia robot who touches lil boys
@@zh3497 why hasn't anyone mentioned *raiders* ?
24:32 Damn the confidence Jay has in his eyes^^
Jay is certified Gay Icon
i love that they were watching rhinestone while sly was singing drinkenstein.
Can't wait for the 100th episode on the highly anticipated Ridiculous Six!
Absolutely loved this movie! So glad it's doing well in the box office!
I like going back and trying to pin point the exact moment jay got hot, its Difficult work but someones gotta do it, and for all your viewing pleasure 24:23
My understanding is that it's when he grew a beard. There was some discussion of this a few videos back.
krampus was #2 at the box office this weekend. this makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
You guys really should see Rare Exports (2010) - great Christmas black comedy.
Saw Krampus with my little sister and my dad. All of us loved it!
Krampus is a Germanic Christmas tradition where a parade of men dressed as krampus, who was Santas assistant, and parade around the streets, where they whip any poorly behaved children. Parents push their misbehaving children into the streets to be whipped. These are still going on today, and it's all in good humor.
This movie was comedy gold. My brother and I laughed our asses off. Evil Dead at Chirstmas; we loved it
No mention of the awesome Rankin-Bass flashback? That was the best part of the movie!
The sound design and music were very good
No, I predicted this was the episode Macaulay Culkin will show up and falsely promote "Krampus" as his unofficial "Home Alone 6" comeback film.
Thank you Mike and Jay for doing a review on Krampus it made me want to check out the movie and I greatly enjoyed it
I watched Gremlins with my five year old as I'd forgotten that it's pretty scary! He loved it!
I wasn't planning on seeing Krampus... but you guys have me wanting too now.
When Jay looked at the camera and said he'd been naughty... omg.
I was on the fence but you guys totally convinced me to see this
19:16 "It's called a 'graboid'." ~Grady Hoover (played by Christopher Gartin), 'Tremors 2'
Remembering going to theaters to see this because I loved the cast and trailer.
10/10 brian singer joke
10… the way he likes it
@@chazikstan bravo
I knew Star Wars was going to be the in the end but it still snuck up on me and Mike's line was hilarious.
Holy shit I hadn't thought about The Gate in a long time that movie scared the crap out of me as a kid because of that eye hand.
I'm always excited the New Years for the 24 hour stream !
I have only one question about this movie: Do they end up killing Krampus? And if they do, do they get Lump of Coal or Head of Krampus?
+rkrokberg They get lump of coal, they didn't wanna make the film too scary.
nope he d6'ed and got a cat tail of one called guppy.
Can you imagine if this film was named after something else that's a boss in Isaac, like... I dunno... Dingle, maybe? That movie would be much different.
+rkrokberg Krampus had the hourglass, so every time they'd be about to kill him, he'd pop it and respawn in another room in the house with full health.
+rkrokberg I always hope for the coal, it's so much better.
That ending. So tongue-in-cheek.
This just made my Monday!!!
I LOVED the trailer to Krampus! I agree with boys that it really gave me that Christmas Vacation feeling (my favorite holiday film since childhood)
So high right now and this is the funniest one in ages. I love you Mike and Jay!
That is not what I expected from Krampus; I'm looking forward to seeing it!
100 HITB Episode = Star Wars OOOOMMGGGG!
You mis-spelled Alvin and The Chipmunks 4.
+Prince Solomon Well, there's always Betamax...
+J Wizard Phoenix "Road Chip" is the long awaited installment that will right the wrongs of a previous trilogy. Wait, wrong franchise.
It's gonna be great.
+MrTokinedz It's gonna be great.
A new half in the bag less than a week away from a new best of the worst before it? OHHHHMMMYYYGOOOOOOOD!!!!
Modern Christmas classic
Really enjoyed Christmas Horror Story. The twist reveal in the end was very creative.
My gateway horror movie was John Carpenter's The Thing.
I saw it when I was seven.
It ruined my childhood for about 2 years. I did learn a lot about really awesome direction and practical effects though n.n
Huehuehue
SAME!
Loved it. Reminded me a lot of the other Adam Scott classic Piranha 3d
Haha. Did anyone else notice when Jay accidentally made that great joke on accident (7:10), but didn't even notice that he did....
"Michael Dougherty (Brian Singer's Protege), really has an eye for kid actors". Amazing
I can watch these guys fix (read: break) a VCR for days on end.
I wouldnt wonder if famous night court will be the 100th episode :D
This reminds me of the Killing Floor Christmas event awhile back. The Music, the gingerbread men, the atmosphere. Its all good and spooky.
I'm curious, how much of those effects breaking the VCR were real, and how much were CGI? It was limited enough in scope to come across as smooth, if it was there at all.
Boy, I wish I saw the movie the hack frauds saw, 'cause what I saw was "Poltergeist set at Christmas, with some really out of place Tremors ripoff elements." And as sweet as that sounds, it's pretty terrible. It gets compared to Gremlins, because of the Christmas setting, but there's exactly one scene that feels anything like Gremlins. It really takes much more of its cues from Poltergeist.
Saw this the other night, I was impressed they pulled off a Christmas comedy horror. Not only pulled it off but it was very good. The sound was amazing!
Krampus is so much fun! Like Christmas Vacation meets Gremlins. Great soundtrack.
MY COMPUTER IS ABOUT TO DIE THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING I LOVE YOU MICHAEL, JAY(MES?) AND RICHARD
This was one of my favorite movies instantly
Same here.
Thanks for giving me confidence in this director. Hopefully he'll do Godzilla: King of Monsters justice.
Interesting going back to this video from 4 years ago. One major thing that I notice, is that more current reviews are more sensitive to the critical difference between acting and writing.
Watch Krampus last night , that move was very creative and fun!
Great episode, and much like everyone else, I am so psyched for your Star Wars episode.
When I first saw the trailer I thought it looked interesting, then I thought about how shitty hollywood is and ultimately just decided to wait to pirate it. Glad to hear your guys like it so much, might go see it though Id be surprised if I like it as much as you.
The ending made me super hyped for episode 100
Mike has really pointy ears. I just noticed that.
Hes half vulcan.
@@zh3497 I mean how else does that hack know so much about Star Trek.
@@Bubby-vc5fv agree
Holy fuck this was the best episode I nearly came when he said "Well Shiiiiit"