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UK Buys Rights to Terrifying Norwegian Creature Feature
27 Apr
Summary
- Signature Entertainment acquired U.K. and Irish rights for 'Kraken'.
- The film centers on a marine biologist investigating strange deaths.
- A gigantic mythical monster is believed to be hiding in a fjord.
Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish distribution rights to the Norwegian creature feature film, 'Kraken.' This acquisition signals a significant acquisition for the company, bringing a new horror element to its portfolio. The film's narrative centers on a marine biologist, Johanne, who stumbles upon a series of unsettling events while conducting research at a local fish farm.
The investigation escalates following the violent deaths of two local teenagers. All signs point towards Norway's deepest fjord as the hiding place of a colossal, mythical sea monster. The production boasts a cast including Sara Khorami and Mikkel Bratt Silset.
This deal was finalized between Max Hart of Signature Entertainment and Susan Wendt of TrustNordisk. Hart described 'Kraken' as an elevated creature feature, praising its disaster spectacle, cinematography, and ecological message. Wendt expressed excitement about bringing the monster action to a U.K. audience.
