Der Klown, Eater of Children in Krampus (2015)

Toys are the most thrilling part of Christmas, nestled under your tree or stuffed inside your stocking. What happens when they’re trying to kill you? There are plenty of creepy creatures and demonic toys in Krampus, which tells the story of a horned beast who punishes naughty children.

The design of Der Klown, Eater of Children, is one of the most frightening killer toy creations ever. It’s a massive, oversized version of the Jack-in-the-Box toy with a body that resembles crumpled, dead snake skin. Der Klown’s antique craftsmanship features an all-white face, soulless black dots for eyes, and a smiling jaw that opens so wide we can see the feet of the children it slowly shoves down its throat.

The bottom of its jaw unhinges like a sliding door, parting in two to reveal rows of razor-sharp teeth. The jester’s hat and ruffled collar are meant to evoke a fun and silly trickster—an image that sharply contrasts with its bloodthirsty rampage, making the creature even more disturbing.