From Matt Reeves ? the writer/director of Cloverfield ? comes the new vampire classic that critics are calling ?chillingly real? (Scott Bowles, USA Today) and ?one of the best horror films of the year? (Cinematical). In bl... more »eak New Mexico, a lonely, bullied boy, Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee of The Road), forms a unique bond with his mysterious new neighbor, Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz of Kick-Ass). Trapped in the mind and body of a child, however, Abby is forced to hide a horrific secret of bloodthirsty survival. But in a world of both tenderness and terror, how can you invite in the one friend who may unleash the ultimate nightmare?
Based on the Swedish novel, Let the Right One In, ?Let Me In is a dark and violent love story, a beautiful piece of cinema and a respectful rendering of my novel for which I am grateful.? (John Ajvide Lindqvist, author).« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 3/6/2022...
Truthfully, I'm not a big fan of horror movies but I did enjoy this one--maybe because it was about two children. The two children did such a great acting job...be sure to watch the bonus features on this one. I felt so sorry for the little boy who was always getting bullied at school.
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K. K. (GAMER) Reviewed on 12/9/2020...
Let me in - You have to really pay attention but you will then appreciate the terror plotline.
Stephen L. from CHICAGO, IL Reviewed on 9/10/2012...
Eh... the Swedish version was better.
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Jeff V. (burielofmel) from HARRIMAN, TN Reviewed on 2/16/2011...
This was one of those rare times when a remake is as good as the original. I loved Let the Right One In and when I heard there was going to be an American remake I expected the worse. I like this version as much, maybe even better, than the original. Also, I learned more about the story from this version. Things that got past me in the original, I learned about from this DVD. For example, the real motivations fo the man who help the vampire by getting it victims. Also, spoiler alert, the vampire is not a girl as I thought it was in the original Let The Right One In. Turns out the vampire is actually a casterate boy and this is, subtley included in this version but (I don't think) it is included in Let the Right One In.
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Melissa B. (rxrcds) Reviewed on 2/16/2011...
This was a disappointment and a very sad tribute to the original film, Let the Right One In. It was a bit disjointed & not simply because of the preview scene involving the acid. The storyline didn't seem to flow as easily as the original. I was hoping from the movie posters that the cinematography would be similar as that is really what made the original so hauntingly beautiful. Between the super dark cliche horror movie scenes & the cheesy special effects contact lenses this was really kinda sad.