Kraken

Only 5% of the ocean has been explored for a reason…

2026 • 94 min • Horror · Action · Thriller

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Synopsis

A marine biologist is doing research on a fish farm when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see?

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Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

262 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
63 Audience · 261 · 49%

A marine biologist investigates strange occurrences and brutal deaths in a Norwegian fjord, hinting at a legendary sea monster. This horror-action-thriller blends scientific mystery with ancient folklore.

Violence & peril: 7/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 8/10

Heads up

Intense creature scares and attacks
Jump scares and suspenseful moments
Some characters meet a frightening end

What it models well

Curiosity and scientific inquiry
Facing the unknown

Talk about it after

Respect for nature and its power
The role of folklore in modern times
Consequences of disturbing ecosystems

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Top billed cast

Director: Pål Øie • Crew: Vilde Eide, Kjersti Helen Rasmussen, Natasha Arthur

Trailers & clips

Unleashing the Kraken June 1

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
After Trollhunter (2010) and the later Troll-movies (2022,2025) it is well established that Norwegian filmmakers are confident and proficient monster-builders. So also with this movie, which is a cautionary tale about meddling with nature. The casting is solid, the character-work leaves the protagonists and antagonists with motivations and relationships you can relate to, which means that the tension has stakes.…
Sierbahnn, TMDB Community

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.3/10 (261)
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Budget: $1,000,000
Box office: $14,329,678
IMDb: tt19838566
Official site: www.handmadefilms.no

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