Returning to the outfits that were spotted, I didn't find any pictures, but since we're talking about Phantom, perhaps they're recycling the puppet theater costumes.
I don't believe the anchor could be referring to a Dead Man's Pier sequel; it's just too close; but, it could be referring to an SS Fritantic sequel.
The film is more comedy than frightening, yet Krampus might be a horror-based house.