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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Mike D

Between "Cloverfield" and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," Matt Reeves directed this little gem that I only recently watched. I knew of it, but resisted since I was a fan of the Swedish original, "Let the Right One In." Reeves did a wonderful job directing his two young leads -- Smit-McPhee and Moretz -- and added just enough new touches to the American version that it's more than worth a viewing. He tightened the pace by removing a couple of unnecessary scenes from the original. Richard Jenkins also adds extra depth as the "father" of the vampire. I debated between four and five stars, but deducted one star because it's a remake that came about so quickly after the original. Both films deserve a viewing, and which one you like more may depend on which one you watch first. Don't judge it because it's a remake; judge it on its own merits. It's quite good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 55 minutes!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language, A Brief Sexual Situation and Strong Bloody Horror Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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John A

Has the edge over the original but not by a huge margin. The kids cast for the main roles are suited well.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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alan g

A vampire movie with a child "dracula" and soft core child porn.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Dan B

Wow this is a Vampire movie that has to be one of the greatest I have ever seen right up there with Interview With a Vampire!! Also the movie brought me back to a time when I was a kid growing up in the '70s, the best part of the film is the fact that if you're the sentimental type like me, this film will most likely bring you close to tears on certain scenes.. This film is great for horror fans.. but also for fans of Romance!! I give it a 9 out of 10 score!! Definitely four stars or more.. However I do have something that might be critical and that's the ending.. it leaves you with the feeling of wanting see more!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Robert L

Awesome movie; best vampire flick ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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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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