'Krampus' trivia and fun facts

In Austria, the Krampus is a goat-like creature that accompanies St. Nicholas (whom the Dutch call Sinterklaas, the name that Santa Claus is based upon) to terrorize naughty children.

Krampus was the focus in the December 13, 2013 episode of 'Grimm' entitled "Twelve days of Krampus.

Director Michael Dougherty says that, in his film, Krampus is Santa Claus's shadow.

The Krampus's final design was distilled from various postcards and illustrations of the creature over the years.

Krampus was featured in a "scare zone" for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2014.