The film was shot largely in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada , which provided the rugged, atmospheric landscapes used to represent ancient Norway. It features a stirring score by , which blends traditional orchestral elements with futuristic synthesizer motifs. Critical Reception
To stop the creature, Kainan must overcome the Vikings' initial distrust. He eventually forms an alliance with a local tribe, led by (John Hurt) and his headstrong daughter Freya (Sophia Myles). The Vikings must learn to combine their traditional Iron Age weaponry with Kainan's advanced alien technology to survive the monster’s onslaught. Cast and Production Jim Caviezel : As the mysterious soldier Kainan. John Hurt : As the venerable King Rothgar. Sophia Myles : As the fierce warrior-princess Freya. Ron Perlman : As Gunnar, a rival Viking chief. Jack Huston : As Wulfric, the ambitious heir to the throne.
Set in , the story begins when a humanoid alien named Kainan (Jim Caviezel) crash-lands his spacecraft in a Viking fjord. He inadvertently brings with him a Moorwen , a lethal and bioluminescent alien predator seeking revenge for the destruction of its own world.