‘Christmas at the Kringles’ Director on Mixing Holiday Horror, Humor and Heart With a Cast of Comic Ringers
Kevin Lewis says making *Christmas at the Kringles* brought him unexpected joy, as he directed a comedy-horror film with a cast known for comic performances. The film follows a family whose new neighbour’s intense devotion to Christmas hides sinister intentions, mixing humour and horror in a way Lewis says is closer to *Beetlejuice* than graphic horror.
The film stars Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, Rob Riggle, Thomas Lennon, Donald Faison, David Wain and Beverly D’Angelo, and was written by Zack Imbrogno. Lewis says the actors improvised and varied their performances between takes, while he shaped the final tone in editing. He was also drawn to the story’s father-and-son theme about being present and appreciating the moment.
In short
- Kevin Lewis’s new film blends Christmas comedy with horror.
- The cast improvised and helped shape its humour.
- Its emotional thread focuses on family and being present.
Explained simply
Christmas-themed horror comedies combine frightening situations with jokes, often using exaggerated characters and spooky surprises rather than graphic violence. Their tone can shift between suspense and humour, so a director’s choices and the actors’ performances help determine how unsettling or light-hearted the film feels.
Kevin Lewis is the director of Christmas at the Kringles, written by Zack Imbrogno. Its cast includes actors known for comedy, such as Rob Riggle, Thomas Lennon and David Wain, alongside Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson and Beverly D’Angelo.
The story centres on a family and a neighbour whose strong enthusiasm for Christmas conceals a threat. Alongside the horror and comedy, it explores a father-and-son relationship and the value of paying attention to the people around you.
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