Let the Right One In

2008 • 114 minutes

About this movie

Lonely, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates. A new friendship develops when Eli, a pale, serious young girl who only comes out at night, moves in next door. Coinciding with her arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. As Oskar becomes more aware of Eli's tragic plight, he cannot forsake her. However, Eli knows that to continue living, she must keep relocating. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can.

Ratings and reviews

Mild spoilers: This is a weird movie. To those already into vampire fiction, it doesn't tread me ground and some elements of how she is kept alive feel tired. It would have been better in a longer format like a show. I get the art of it, but it's one of the few arthouse films of the last few decades I haven't seen greatness in. Good acting and a solid mood are just half the equation.

Pretty consistent with the book which is always a surprise for me with adaptations. Amazing cast. Solid movie. 10/10 Would definitely let the right one in.

Rent this movie, you won't regret it