Amazon's Red One reimagines Krampus with Kristofer Hivju's striking transformation

Amazon's holiday movie "Red One" features a reimagined Krampus, played by Kristofer Hivju. The character is depicted as Santa's adoptive brother and is designed to be both monstrous and attractive, appealing to audiences. The makeup and costume team focused on creating a visually striking Krampus, complete with six horns and detailed features. The process of getting Hivju into costume took up to four hours, emphasizing the complexity of the design. Hivju and the team aimed to make Krampus a compelling character, blending charm with his monstrous traits. The film includes other holiday villains, enhancing its festive yet dark theme.