Kraken
Seen it?2026 | 94 min | Horror, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 14 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$14 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 95K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pål Øie
- 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