Let Me In

R

Released Oct 1, 2010

1 hr. 55 min.

Horror

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Bullied at school, neglected at home and incredibly lonely, 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) spends his days plotting revenge on his tormentors and spends his nights spying on other residents of the apartment complex. His sole friend is Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), a strange girl who comes out only at nighttime. Both outcasts, the two form a strong bond. When Abby's caretaker disappears amid a series of gruesome murders, Owen begins to suspect that she is hiding a terrible secret.

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Critics Consensus

Similar to the original in all the right ways -- but with enough changes to stand on its own -- Let Me In is the rare Hollywood remake that doesn't add insult to inspiration.

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Pink _

Great movie in every way! Super sweet and satisfying. Going to watch the original now

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Two Guys A

Are you a fan of horror movies? If so, you might have heard of Let The Right One In, a Swedish film that has been widely acclaimed for its storytelling and emotional drama. The good news is, if you haven't seen it yet, you can now check out its American remake, Let Me In. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another Americanized version that tries to outdo the original foreign work?" But let me tell you, this film is different. It doesn't try to be better than the original, but it still manages to leave a lasting impression with its unique approach and outstanding performance. So, if you're looking for a horror movie that combines suspense, emotion, and great acting, Let Me In might just be the perfect choice for you. Don't miss out on this incredible cinematic experience!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Selanas W

Despite feeling inferior to LTROI, Let Me In still captures some essence of the original while adding a different approach.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Holly

I know everyone will say the same thing.. it's good but just doesn't have the quality of the original .. I think it's the CGI in the American version just slightly takes away from an otherwise brilliant movie. The actors are excellent. But if your gonna watch one of them make it the Swedish version xx

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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C H

A pretty good movie. It won't dissapoint you.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Robert Austin E

Better love story than Twilight

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Matt Reeves

Director

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Owen

Chloë Grace Moretz

Abby

Richard Jenkins

The Father

Cara Buono

Owen's Mother

Elias Koteas

Policeman

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Kaleem Aftab

Independent (UK)

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves has been charged with filling Alfredson's considerable boots, and he does a fine job of not steering too far from the original, while also putting his own stamp on the vampire tale.

May 15, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Exploring the world of good and evil is a common theme in cinema, but few have been able to create such a fine line between the two as cleverly done in Let Me In.

Rated: B+

Sep 9, 2017

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Let Me In doesn't need to exist unless, that is, the very notion of Swedish cinema is strange and unpalatable to you.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 14, 2014

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

Let Me In works through its entirety to showcase both a balance in love and sacrifice.

Mar 4, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Griping about the differences between the two will become a losing battle for anyone who favors Let Me In, if only because the original has the advantage of being The Original. But these are both well-crafted horror films.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 3, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Let me in allows us to enter a world beyond the grave, with protector and the protected in a morbid skin and bones pact. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 20, 2022

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Synopsis

Bullied at school, neglected at home and incredibly lonely, 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) spends his days plotting revenge on his tormentors and spends his nights spying on other residents of the apartment complex. His sole friend is Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), a strange girl who comes out only at nighttime. Both outcasts, the two form a strong bond. When Abby's caretaker disappears amid a series of gruesome murders, Owen begins to suspect that she is hiding a terrible secret.

Director: Matt Reeves
Executive Producer: Nigel Sinclair, John Ptak, Philip Elway, Fredrik Malmberg
Screenwriter: Matt Reeves
Distributor: Overture Films
Production Co: Fish Head Productions
Rating: R (Language|A Brief Sexual Situation|Strong Bloody Horror Violence)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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