The deep-sea creature action thriller 'Kraken' has confirmed its domestic release date for July 30.
'Kraken' (original title: KRAKEN, directed by Pål Øvreide, imported by Signal Pictures Co., Ltd., distributed by Nine Planners Co., Ltd.) has proven its artistic merit by achieving successful pre-sales in major regions including the United States, UK, and Germany. The global K-food craze is woven into the film, capturing the attention of domestic audiences.
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The status of K-food that shook the world! 'Buldak Ramen X Shin Ramen' that conquered Scandinavia
Against the backdrop of a cold and exotic remote fishing village in Northern Europe, Korean representative spicy instant noodles such as 'Buldak Ramen' and 'Shin Ramen' make appearances. The scenes of characters casually enjoying cup noodles project the reality of the Korean Wave embedded in local food culture onto the screen. As a result of director Pål Øvreide actively reflecting the K-food trend across Europe, the film delivers a fresh sense of fun.
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A reunion of box office legends! The synergy between the production team of <Troll Attack> X director Pål Øvreide, master of disaster films
The lead actress Sara Corfati and production team from the Netflix film 'Troll Attack' have reunited with renewed commitment. Adding director Pål Øvreide, who helmed the film 'Tunnel' (2019), to the helm, the theme of nature's counterattack unfolds as gripping suspense. The narrative completed by top masters is set to keep audiences on the edge of their seats throughout the entire runtime.
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Record-breaking production budget in Northern European history! 'Dolby Vision' visual shock of a monster as big as a building
A mega project with the second-largest production budget in Northern European film history. For the first time in Scandinavian feature films, it underwent 'Dolby Vision Cinema' grading to create overwhelming visuals. The light sources of the deep sea and the movement of water droplets, as well as the texture of the building-sized Kraken's tentacles that destroy the underwater base, were all recreated using cutting-edge VFX technology.
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Rising stars capturing Hollywood's attention! Breathtaking performances by Northern Europe's top-tier actors
The explosive acting synergy of next-generation leads maximizes immersion. Mikkel Bræin Silset from 'Blade Runner 2099' takes on the role of Erik, a fish farm operator, depicting internal conflict with depth, and Sara Corfati from 'Troll Attack 2' plays marine biologist Johanna, delivering a powerful struggle.
'Kraken,' which has earned praise from prestigious European film festivals and completed global pre-sales while being verified as the box office number one, will be released domestically on July 30.
