Krampus Origins

In a time of global turmoil during World War I, an unexpected discovery takes a dark turn when a group of American soldiers stumble upon a cryptic relic capable of invoking the malevolent presence of Krampus, the legendary Yule-tide demon known for punishing misbehaving children. Tragically, these unsuspecting men never get to witness the terrifying consequences of their find; before they can comprehend the extent of their findings, they fall in combat.The artifact, however, does not remain buried in the past. It finds its way into the hands of the deceased soldiers' commanding officer's bereft widow, who also happens to be a devoted teacher at a small-town orphanage. Unaware of the object's dark origins, the innocent children unwittingly release Krampus from his imprisonment, plunging both their caretaker and themselves into a harrowing battle against this ancient evil.The ensuing confrontation not only tests their courage but also forces them to rely on each other, fostering a bond of resilience that transcends the horrors they face. In the midst of wartime chaos, these orphans will have to band together in an unexpected fight for survival against an entity born from darkest folklore.