The figure of Krampus dates back to pre-Christian traditions, and derives from a pagan supernatural who was later assimilated to the Christian devil. Photo by Johannes Simon/Stringer/Getty Images ...

Remember when you were a kid and your parents told you you'd be getting coal for the holidays instead of gifts if you were naughty. Well, Krampus is kind of like that, only way, way more terrifying.

Krampus haunts both US cinemas and our screens on December 4. We'd expect a trailer in the next week or so, but for more images, head to USA Today’s site.