Exclusive: 'Krampus' stunts didn't clown around
A Christmas monster wasn't the only bit of holiday jeer faced by the characters in Krampus.
In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the comedic seasonal horror film (on digital HD platforms today, Blu-ray/DVD on April 26), a scene is put together showing a large jack-in-the-box villain known as Der Klown going flying into the night after laying waste to the house of the central family (led by Toni Collette and Adam Scott) being tormented by Krampus and his minions. Problems arose when they had to get the floppy creature's torso and moving out the window and with a stuntman on top of it.
"I'm getting catapulted out the window about 20 feet outside," says stuntman Stuart Beattie, who only looks a little bit nervous on "the big day."
Other bonus features include a look at the creation of Krampus, the demon who punishes those who don't have the Christmas spirit, as well as deleted and extended scenes, alternate ending, gag reel and a commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty (Trick 'r Treat).