Let Me In

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Let Me In

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Released Oct 1, 2010

1h 55m

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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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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Dave C

I've not seen the source material. I'm sure I've watched this before, but if I have, I had no recollection! Anyway, here I am. I love that this is a Vampire story all about the characters and their relationships, and less about ensuring all answers are given - which would dull the story in this case. There is a constant feeling of low-level depression and a yearning to expose and express repressed anger, shame, and pain. Both KSMcP and CGM are quietly brilliant, deftly portraying the emotions of their characters and their relationship as it develops. The setting, cinematography, and writing are all spot on, so I guess credit needs to be given to the Director! Lol. A somewhat slow-burning vampiric tale, filled with yearning, desire, anger, repression, and a quiet, deliciously sadistic hope that the two main characters will continue on in their newfound partnership - underestimated vessels of justice and retribution

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Harry C

Was expecting blood and gore, not a love story of sacrifice and understanding. A must watch even for people who dislike horror!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Kat B

I really wanted to like this more than I did. I really just found the whole story kind of sad and pointless.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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Audience Member

Grow up and watch the original with subtitles.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Al F

Compelling gem of vampire film that is not what a person would think of a vampire movie at all. The twists and turns missing from the Swedish original are wonderful. Smit-McPhee & St Moretz chemistry brings a synergy to the story that is welcomed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

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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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Matt Reeves

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Kodi Smit-McPhee

Owen

Chloë Grace Moretz

Abby

Richard Jenkins

The Father

Cara Buono

Owen's Mother

Elias Koteas

Policeman

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Let Me In: Official Clip - We Can Go Steady

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Standing up to Bullies

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Meeting Abby

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Swimming Pool Massacre

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Blood Pact

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Out the Window

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Vampire in the Hospital

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Let Me In: Official Clip - Killing the Policeman

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Let Me In: Official Clip - You Have to Let Me In

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Let Me In: Official Clip - The Car Crash

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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
Producer: Donna Gigliotti, Alexander Yves Brunner, Simon Oakes, Tobin Armbrust, Guy East, John Nordling, Carl Molinder
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
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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