AUSTIN, Texas – Deck the halls with boughs of horror!

To kick off the holiday season, the House of Torment created a Christmas-themed haunted house based on the movie "Krampus."

Instead of a rosy-cheeked jolly man leaving you presents, Krampus is a dark tale of a twisted demon who visits good and bad children alike on Christmas.

Costume designers, makeup artists and special effects technicians are working to produce nightmare-inducing terror for attendees.

The frights and scares promise to put you in the holiday spirit.

The House of Torment is an Austin-based creator of some of the most haunted attractions in the country.

The event is Dec. 8 and 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 2632 Ridgepoint Drive. Tickets are $26.99.