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Krampus ( 2016) ( PG- 13) We’re all familiar with heartwarming Christmas movies. Now, brace yourselves for one with a twist. When a particularly dysfunctional family gets together for the holidays, tensions rise and members find themselves clashing. Disappointed, young Max ( Anthony) decides he doesn’t care for Christmas — not knowing that he is unleashing a demonic wrath upon his family. As a snow blizzard cuts off their power, the family senses a disturbing presence around their house — one that forces them to work together if they hope to survive. Christmas has never been this spooky! Duration: 1 hr 38 mins Genre: Comedy/ Fantasy/ Horror What’s good: The mix of comedy and horror What’s bad: The clichéd ending Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony Rating: The Peanuts Movie ( 2015) ( PG- 13) If you’re a fan of the popular comic strip, then this one is for you. The film follows Charlie Brown ( Schnapp) as he tries to impress the ‘ little red- haired girl’ through a series of hilarious situations, including a kite- flying session and a dance contest. Meanwhile, Snoopy ( Melendez) is trying to write a novel about World War I Flying Ace. The story parallels Charlie Brown’s adventures and somehow, Snoopy ends up acting out his adventure, and having to save the love of his life, Fifi, from the Red Baron. All this, and a great heartwarming moral to boot! Duration: 1 hr 28 mins Genre: Action/ Adventure/ Comedy What’s good: Seeing Charlie Brown, and the whole gang, in animation What’s bad: Not a film that can be watched over and over again Voices: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Hadley Belle Miller Rating: