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31 Great Horror Movies: ‘Let The Right One In’
“Let The Right One In” is a vampire movie, but it’s not like other vampire movies. It’s actually believable and therefore scary. The vampire in the movie is like what a vampire would be like if they really existed. She’s not scary, but she’s very dangerous. We know she doesn’t do sunlight, but we get no cliches thrown at us like garlic or holy water. She doesn’t sparkle. She doesn’t glamour. Oh, and she’s a she. A child even.
The movie tells the story of Oskar, a lonely 12-year-old boy living in an apartment complex that is always surrounded by snow (and usually darkness). One night he goes outside and meets Eli. She is lonely too so they become friends despite the fact that she smells like a dead animal. Oskar asks Eli to be his girlfriend, to which she replies “I’m not a girl.” She doesn’t even identify as “vampire.” But she is. She tells Oskar she has been his age for a long time. We also witness what she does to curb her hunger for blood. So we have enough evidence to support the fact that she is a vampire.
“Let the Right One In” is way more than a vampire movie. It’s a story about coming of age and even acceptance. The movie has a heart and before you know it, you’re sympathizing with a blood thirsty monster.
The movie is getting an American remake, which I really can’t understand. It might be from another country, but it’s a current and very smart film.
“Let the Right One In” 2008
Memorable Quote: “Oskar, I do it because I have to.” (She’s talking about killing people)
Best Scene: The pool scene. You really don’t see what’s coming. But when you do, it’s awesome:
Did You Know? The title of the film (as well as the novel upon which it was based) refers to the Morrissey song “Let the Right One Slip In”. In addition, it also refers to the fact that, according to vampire myths, vampires must be invited in before they can enter someone’s home
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July 22nd, 2010 at 4:40 pm[...] hear the remake lives up to the original. If you want to learn more about the movie, check out our 31 Great Horror Movies. The original “Let The Right One In” came in at No. 11. Share and [...]
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:13 am
I really want to see this one, but the whole flap over the subtitle screw-ups on the original DVD release has made me avoid it so I can watch it right the first time. Sounds like it was worthwhile though.
August 10th, 2010 at 3:08 am
This wonderful movie is based off the book with the same title also known as Let me in. an american remake also by the title Let me in, is due to come out October 2010.
I just wanted to clear something up.
when Oscar asks Eli to be his girlfriend, to which she replies “I’m not a girl.” she replies this way because shes actual a boy who was castrated before he became a vampire. I know in the movie they dont actual say that but they do leave evidence. in the scene were oscor peeks on her changing you see that here under parts are all sewn up this is how they portared the castration. The book actual goes into detail about her beaning castrated. I highly recommend reading the book its easily in my top three favorites. The movie is also grate.