A monstrous secret hides in the Norwegian creature feature Kraken.
The film follows a marine biologist who encounters several strange occurrences while researching at a local fish farm. Following the brutal death of two local teenagers, all clues point to Norway’s deepest fjord, where a gigantic mythical monster is hiding.
Pål Øie (The Tunnel) directs from a script by Vilde Eide, Kjersti Jelen Rasmussen, and Natasha Arthur.
Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silset, Øyvind Brandtzæg, Jenny Evensen, Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes, Jon Erik Myre, Hans Morten Hansen, Steinar Klouman Hallert, and Filip Bargee Ramberg star.
Kraken was acquired in the U.S. by Samuel Goldwyn Films last year, although no release date has been set.
Variety reports that Signature Entertainment has now picked up the UK and Irish rights from TrustNordisk.
“Kraken is a rare, elevated creature feature that combines thrilling disaster spectacle with striking cinematography and a timely ecological message,” said Signature acquisitions and development executive Max Hart. “We’re delighted to bring the film to audiences in the UK & Ireland.”
