The only thing that kept me from walking out of the theater is the fact that I'm shy and sat in the dead center of a packed premiere. To kickstart this horrendous experience they gave goodie bags to 4 random people out of the 100+ in the audience, and somehow I was one of the "lucky" few. I got a shitty bottle I will never use and a free coffee at a restaurant (I don't drink coffee). Just as a side note: I reserve the 1/10 rating for movies I don't bother finishing. Effectively making 2/10 my lowest "real" rating. Somehow this movie dodged that bullet.

Kraken follows marine biologist Johanne working at a fish farm in a rural fjord community, where strange events and brutal deaths point to something lurking deep below. The idea is strong from the start, with a solid setup involving a sonic device meant to protect salmon that ends up awakening a massive hidden creature. The Norwegian setting is beautifully shot, and the film is at its most effective when the Kraken itself appears. Despite the promising premise, the film struggles with limited effects, weak character development and several plot issues. The audience often knows more than the characters, which reduces tension, and the CGI can feel unconvincing at times. While the runtime keeps things moving and the core idea remains engaging, the overall delivery falls short of its potential. Full Review at www.beentothemovies.com/2026/05/review-kraken-2026-film-directed-by-pal.html

I am glad to see a Norwegian movie among many mainstream movies nowadays. The plot is quite interesting but sometimes not well explained. Deserves to watch it but low your expectations.

Curious if this year can bring something more shit then this

Not amazing but a decent try at a lowish budget Monster movie, I've seen worse.