Let the Right One In

Name: Let the Right One In
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Released: October 24, 2008
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 82
Cast: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar

2008

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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN

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Magnet Releasing | Release Date: October 24, 2008

Starring: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar

Summary: A fragile, anxious boy, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezingA fragile, anxious boy, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with Eli's arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems to be the common denominator. But by now a subtle romance has blossomed between Oskar and Eli, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. (Magnolia Pictures)… Expand

Director: Tomas Alfredson

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 115 min

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26	#26 Best Movie of 2008
26	#26 Most Discussed Movie of 2008
36	#36 Most Shared Movie of 2008

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Washington Post - John Anderson

In the basest of terms, a horror flick. But it's also a spectacularly moving and elegant movie, and to dismiss it into genre-hood, to mentally stuff it into the horror pigeonhole, is to overlook a remarkable film. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - M. E. Russell

It's one of the great horror films of recent years -- and a welcome antidote to the in-your-face sonic assaults that all too often pass for genre fare. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

Stick your neck out for this Swedish horror show. It's a winner, full of mirth and malice, plus a young romance you'll never see on the Disney Channel. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - David Edelstein

It's a genuine genre vampire picture; and it's Swedish, winter-lit, Bergmanesque. Read full review

Newsweek - David Ansen

Let the Right One In unfolds with quiet, masterly assurance. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Carina Chocano

In this sinister but gorgeous and compelling film by director Tomas Alfredson, being human and acting human don't always go together. Read full review

Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman

If random arty blood thrills are your cup of fear, perhaps you'll enjoy Let the Right One In, a Swedish head-scratcher that has a few creepy images but very little holding them together. Read full review

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Anthonymeduri

Oct 9, 2010

One of the most refreshing vampire films you'll see this decade. The story is poetic yet disturbing and the leads are well cast. Watching it with good friends will only improve the experience.

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Dale

Jun 21, 2009

Finally watched this last night, and its quickly went into my list of favorite films. A classic.

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NateH.

Dec 2, 2008

Best movie of 2008, it is gruesome, scary, profoundly movie, and has an amazing charm. I couldn't find a single flaw.

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farknash

Aug 19, 2011

http://mikesharkey.blogspot.com/2009/04/lat-den-ratte-komma-in-let-right-one-in.html
Hoyte van Hoytema

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HollyC.

Jan 4, 2009

Wow. this film was almost perfect. I went in expecting a slight horror/thriller--and instead got a rather touching romance and allegory on the horror of childhood. What a brilliant surprise. As others have pointed out, the level of craft involved here is stellar in just about every aspect: Wow. this film was almost perfect. I went in expecting a slight horror/thriller--and instead got a rather touching romance and allegory on the horror of childhood. What a brilliant surprise. As others have pointed out, the level of craft involved here is stellar in just about every aspect: direction, acting, cinematography, score, screenplay etc. It is in Swedish, but there's not a lot of dialog to begin with. I was a bit shocked to find there might be an american remake in the works as it seems unnesessary given how great this one is (& likely to turn out worse). If you can't find this in theaters, rent it as soon as you can. Just a great little film.… Expand

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BillyS.

Jan 18, 2009

A dark, brooding vampire film with sub-titles and two 12 year old kids as the leads. Impossible? Friday the 13th Part 27, right? Nothing is impossible. Let The Right One In is one the the best horror movies of the last decade. Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid!

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BenB

Jan 11, 2010

Horrible movie, no value whatsoever. The only movie I've ever seen that's as bad as this is Clockwork Orange. Both were foreign, they have no continuity or surface meaning. It's just random ridiculous nonsense. I HATED this movie!

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