Kraken

In the rural village of Vangsnes, a marine biologist named Johanne conducts research at a fish farm. Her work is interrupted by strange occurrences and the brutal deaths of two local teenagers. As evidence points toward the depths of Norway's deepest fjord, it becomes clear that a mountain-sized mythical monster with numerous tentacles has been awakened. The creature now threatens to destroy everything in its path.

This action horror thriller was directed by Pål Øie, following his previous work on Dark Woods, Dark Woods II, and The Tunnel. The film stars Sara Khorami as Johanne, alongside Mikkel Bratt Silset, Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes, Øyvind Brandtzæg, Jenny Evensen, and Steinar Klouman Hallert. The screenplay was written by Vilde Eide, Kjersti Helen Rasmussen, and Natasha Arthur, with production handled by Handmade films in Norwegian Woods and Nordisk Film Norway.

Produced with a budget of 1 million USD, the film achieved a worldwide box office return of 14 million USD, indicating a strong commercial performance relative to its cost. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB based on 328 votes.