Movies like Let the Right One In

Key Features:: Vampire, Outsider, Bullying, Coming-of-age, Unlikely friendship, Social isolation, Violence-moderate, Horror, Mystery, Small town, Sweden, 1980s
Tone:: serious, restrained
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Indie film enthusiasts, Fans of vampire lore, Viewers interested in social commentary
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Unease → Fear

Let the Right One In

2008-10-24

When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.

Genres

Horror, Drama

Cast

Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl, Karin Bergquist, Peter Carlberg, Ika Nord, Mikael Rahm, Karl-Robert Lindgren, Anders T. Peedu

Crew

Tomas Alfredson, John Ajvide Lindqvist

Rating

★7.5(3120 votes)