A young boy must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on condemning him for an accidental murder.
Practical Effects
Lightning effects that feel dangerous, not polished Marvel gloss.
Cinematography
Norwegian forests have never looked more ominously beautiful.
Acting
Nat Wolff's trembling panic sells impossible stakes.
Director
André Øvredal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Øvredal wanted to explore what happens when divine power meets institutional incompetence—hence the bumbling PST officers.
The lightning was almost entirely practical effects using Tesla coils, not CGI—Wolff was genuinely terrified during filming.
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