Troll (2022) is a Norwegian action-adventure fantasy film directed by Roar Uthaug, known for Tomb Raider (2018) and The Wave (2015). This Netflix original combines Nordic mythology with modern disaster-movie thrills, creating an intense and visually stunning cinematic experience. The film explores ancient legends coming to life in the modern world, blending folklore, environmental themes, and large-scale action.

Plot Summary

The story begins deep in Norway’s Dovre Mountain, where a massive explosion awakens a colossal stone-like creature that has been dormant for centuries. This being is revealed to be a troll, a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore. As the ancient monster begins its destructive march toward Oslo, the Norwegian government scrambles to stop it, fearing mass destruction.

Paleontologist Nora Tidemann (Ine Marie Wilmann) is recruited by the government to help understand the creature. With the assistance of military officer Captain Kristoffer Holm (Mads Sjøgård Pettersen) and folklore expert Tobias Tidemann (Nora’s father, played by Gard B. Eidsvold), she dives into Norway’s mythical history to uncover the troll’s origins — and possibly its weaknesses.

As the team races against time, they discover that the troll is not merely a mindless monster but a relic of forgotten history, bringing themes of nature’s revenge and humanity’s disregard for ancient knowledge into sharp focus.