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Let the Right One In

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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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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 My favorite Swedish import. Dec 18, 2020 Full Review Carina Chocano Los Angeles Times Sinister but gorgeous and compelling. Oct 7, 2013 Full Review Bruce Diones The New Yorker 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. Oct 7, 2013 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Isolating and bare, Let the Right One In combines appropriate uses of setting and story to tell an affecting drama rich in pathos. Rated: 3/4 Dec 2, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Chilling in more ways than one, this Swedish import uses its frozen environment to great advantage. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 15, 2023 Full Review Kyle Turner them. With uncompromising beauty and tenderness, director Tomas Alfredson lets his characters find resilience and strength in one another as they navigate a cruel and unwelcoming world. Oct 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Meant to scare me in 1 hour and 54 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Brief Nudity, Bloody Violence, Disturbing Images and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Faiz D The best vampire film ever made. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review HIGHTS H Most people miss the point. It's not a vampire movie, it's a love story. Two people willing to except each other for what they are and willing to do everything for that. It's beautifully directed and shot, the acting from the two young leads is better than all the current Nepo children working in film. Timeless and brilliant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Audience Member meu deus que filme horroroso, nade terror, nada com nada, sugou meu cérebro inteiro. todo mundo dando review boa e com ótimas frases e palavras bonitas chegam a parecer q foram pagos pra isso por tanto frufru. pode até ter gente que gostou pela fotografia mas mesmo assim, não é pra tanto. perdi meu tempo e ainda energia Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Andy H This film relies heavily on what is not being said, on the context, and in the social historic context of when it is being told. That enhances it above the average, and the story itself is almost perfect. But still, in the end, something is missing. But please, don't miss it, its worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Fer S Good movie. Kinda slow though and not really horror. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Tomas Alfredson

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Kåre Hedebrant

Oskar

Lina Leandersson

Eli

Per Ragnar

Hakan

Henrik Dahl

Erik

Karin Bergquist

Yvonne

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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
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