The Innocents (Norwegian: De uskyldige) is a 2021 Norwegian supernatural thriller film written and directed by Oslo, Norway native Eskil Vogt. Vogt previously wrote the screenplay for films Louder Than Bombs (2015), Thelma (2017), and also co-wrote the Oscar-nominated film The Worst Person in the World. In July 2021, the film premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section
Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen.
The cast includes Rakel Lenora Fløttum, Alva Brynsmo Ramstad, Sam Ashraf, Mina Yasmin Bremseth Asheim, and Ellen Dorrit Petersen.
The Innocents will debut limited release and VOD on May 13th, courtesy of IFC Midnight. Watch the official trailer below.