Let the Right One In

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Let the Right One In

R

2008

1h 54m

Horror

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When Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy living with his mother in suburban Sweden, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli (Lina Leandersson), they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl. Eventually, Eli shares her dark, macabre secret with Oskar, revealing her connection to a string of bloody local murders.

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Critics Consensus

Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling.

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Annalee Schafranek

Bitch Media

12/18/2020

My favorite Swedish import.

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Carina Chocano

Los Angeles Times

10/07/2013

Sinister but gorgeous and compelling.

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Bruce Diones

The New Yorker

10/07/2013

A remarkably moving horror tale, about a pale, bullied twelve-year-old boy (Kåre Hedebrant) and his first love (Lina Leandersson), who happens to be a vampire.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Jul 8

3.5/5

Let the Right One in is a beautiful and quiet film punctuated by moments of brutal violence. However, its stark atmosphere and dialogue impart a detachment that keeps me from fully connecting with the characters.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

10/10

At the heart of the story is a coming of age romance between two tragic characters that is very compelling. There is an impending sense of dread for all the main characters. You are rooting for them, but... every possible outcome is tragic.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

12/02/2023

3/4

Isolating and bare, Let the Right One In combines appropriate uses of setting and story to tell an affecting drama rich in pathos.

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Ian S

@RT48225084 Jun 2

Still holds up very well. The performances, story, music and visuals are all good but the movie's strength is the interaction between to the two main characters, and the setting of the film is used to good effect. One of the best vampire movies of the past 30 years or so

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Viue T

@hghghg May 28

honestly cant see why other people even considered this to be watchable. to me it felt like a cheap attempt of making a romance with forced vampirism and pedophilia.

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Rebecca T

@Sapphiremistww May 23

Such a great film. Dark, delicious, and mysterious. Definitely twisted.

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Jalvzz ..

@jalvzz Mar 30

Probably the best vampire movie out there

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Stephen G

@patient1 Feb 15

This is a beautiful story of a young girl who happens to be a blood sticking vampire, and as we see her story progress, you can't help but feel for the young Miss. I enjoyed this probably more than most as I'm a fan of all things Horror and Sci-fi. The atmosphere and setting make this film quite a thrill for the senses.

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Noah H.

@Noah85 Jan 29

Had a heartwarming story, but the gore was distracting. Nice musical score, though.

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Synopsis

When Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy living with his mother in suburban Sweden, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli (Lina Leandersson), they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl. Eventually, Eli shares her dark, macabre secret with Oskar, revealing her connection to a string of bloody local murders.

Director: Tomas Alfredson
Producer: Carl Molinder, John Nordling
Screenwriter: John Ajvide Lindqvist
Production Co: Canal+, Sandrew Metronome
Rating: R (Brief Nudity|Bloody Violence|Disturbing Images|Language)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD