The trailer for Kraken plunges us into the dark Scandinavian waters, presenting a tense survival story where science and ancient terror collide in a mysterious fjord. Directed by Pål Øie, this thriller follows a marine biologist whose discoveries at a fish farm unleash brutal deaths and inexplicable phenomena beneath the sea.
Nordic visual effects: Filmgate and VARG Studios at the helm 🎬
The visual effects are handled by Filmgate and VARG Studios, with Alexander Kadim as supervisor. The team has opted for a practical approach combined with CGI to bring the creature and underwater turbulence to life. The underwater sequences leverage dim lighting and organic textures, avoiding the excessive gloss of Hollywood. The result is a monster that feels rooted in the fjord's geology, closer to a geological nightmare than a B-movie giant octopus.
Marine biologist discovers salmon isn't the only thing fattening up in the fjord 🐟
The protagonist arrives at the fish farm expecting to study fish, but ends up discovering that the real local predator doesn't eat feed. Between water samples and mutilated corpses, the scientist learns that in Norway, the fjords hold secrets that even the best diving gear can't solve. Sure, at least she'll have material for a doctoral thesis that no committee will ever forget.