Kraken
2026PG-131h 34mHorrorActionThriller

Kraken

Marine biologist Johanne is doing research on a fish farm in Vangsnes, a rural community located by the fjord, when she encounters several strange occ...

6.3

IMDb

Director

Pål Øie

Release

Feb 6, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

Marine biologist Johanne is doing research on a fish farm in Vangsnes, a rural community located by the fjord, when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two local teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see? At the bottom of the deepest fjord rests a mythical monster as large as a mountain, with a myriad of arms ready to crush and devour anything they can grab.

What Works

  • Solid entry in the horror, action, thriller catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • Pacing issues in the second act hinder the momentum
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

63

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Sara KhoramiJohanne
Mikkel Bratt SilsetErik
Ingvild Holthe BygdnesHenriette
Øyvind BrandtzægAvaldsnes
Jenny EvensenMaria
Steinar Klouman HallertCato
Filip Bargee RambergHallvard
Jon Erik MyreGeorg
Hans Morten HansenOlav
Magnús Blöndal JóhannssonPreben