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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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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 Dec 18, 2020
My favorite Swedish import. Go to Full Review Carina Chocano Los Angeles Times Oct 7, 2013
Sinister but gorgeous and compelling. Go to Full Review Bruce Diones The New Yorker Oct 7, 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. Go to Full Review Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast Jul 8, 2026
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. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 23, 2025
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. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Dec 2, 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pongo K @RT48921889 3 days ago This movie is how certain people manipulate others to make them dependent on them. So, watch out for vampires, they want you nothing good, and they do live among us. See more Luis D @MasterLobo Sep 16, 2026 I would have liked see the bullied boy struggle hard to accept the facts, but he rather seems to take it too calm and easy. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 6, 2026 Definitely Recommend It See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 4, 2026 Amazing take on a Vampire Movie! See more Kris T @RT26407207 Aug 16, 2026 Amazing take on a topic of vampires, apart from regular horror movie it shows struggles of everyday life of isolated boy. Must watch.With scandinavian minimalist it's a masterpiece. See more Ben W @Username618 Aug 8, 2026 Didn't really go for. See more Read all reviews
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Tomas Alfredson

Director

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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