Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
After inheriting his Uncle’s estate in Norway, Bill and his family move into their new home with the dream of turning the property into a bed and breakfast. As the family adapts to their new Scandinavian lifestyle, Bill’s son Lucas discovers an ancient elf living in the adjoining barn. There are rules to keep the barn elf happy, and Lucas does his best to follow them. But after Bill ignores Lucas’ warnings and plans a Christmas party in the barn, the elf plots to get rid of the intruders at any cost.
This captivating Norwegian horror-comedy unites Martin Starr (SILICON VALLEY) and FF alum Kjetil Omberg (DEAD SNOW 1 & 2, THE TRIP), under Magnus Martens' skilled direction. This nightmarish and hilarious tale about an American family’s desire to fit in spirals into a survival saga laced with smart cultural jabs. If the allure of Norway and its mystical elves, coupled with a nostalgia for the playful horror of the 1980s piques your interest, don’t miss THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Languages: English, Norwegian
Director: Magnus Martens
Producers: Kjetil Omberg, Jørgen Storm Rosenberg
Cast: Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia, Zoe Winther-Hansen, Townes Bunner, Henriette Steenstrup, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Kiran Shah
After inheriting his Uncle’s estate in Norway, Bill and his family move into their new home with the dream of turning the property into a bed and breakfast. As the family adapts to their new Scandinavian lifestyle, Bill’s son Lucas discovers an ancient elf living in the adjoining barn. There are rules to keep the barn elf happy, and Lucas does his best to follow them. But after Bill ignores Lucas’ warnings and plans a Christmas party in the barn, the elf plots to get rid of the intruders at any cost.
This captivating Norwegian horror-comedy unites Martin Starr (SILICON VALLEY) and FF alum Kjetil Omberg (DEAD SNOW 1 & 2, THE TRIP), under Magnus Martens' skilled direction. This nightmarish and hilarious tale about an American family’s desire to fit in spirals into a survival saga laced with smart cultural jabs. If the allure of Norway and its mystical elves, coupled with a nostalgia for the playful horror of the 1980s piques your interest, don’t miss THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Languages: English, Norwegian
Director: Magnus Martens
Producers: Kjetil Omberg, Jørgen Storm Rosenberg
Cast: Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia, Zoe Winther-Hansen, Townes Bunner, Henriette Steenstrup, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Kiran Shah
