Let Me In

October 2010

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Synopsis

Let Me In is a haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by Matt Reeves (CLOVERFIELD), based on the best-selling Swedish novel "Let The Right One In" and highly acclaimed film of the same name. Chloë Grace Moretz (KICK-ASS) stars as Abby, a mysterious 12-year-old who moves in with a man who appears to be her father (Oscar®-nominee Richard Jenkins of THE VISITOR), next door to Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee of THE ROAD), a social outcast who is viciously bullied at school. In his loneliness, Owen forms a profound bond with his new neighbor Abby, but can't help noticing that she is like no one he has ever met before. As a string of grisly murders grips his wintry New Mexico town, Owen has to confront the reality that this seemingly innocent girl may not be what she seems.

Reviews

4.4

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Rafer Guzman

Let Me In is one of the few horror films that will trouble you long after the credits roll.

Joe Williams

With its mix of true-blood romance and full-moon madness, Let Me In should hasten the twilight of the twerpy pretenders.

Anthony Lane

The result, though no less creepy than the Swedish film, mislays its lyricism and otherworldliness.

David Edelstein

The poetic Swedish vampire picture (with arterial spray) Let the Right One In has been hauntingly well transplanted to the high desert of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and renamed Let Me In.

Mary F. Pols

Let Me In is not as fantastic as Let the Right One In, which you should rent immediately. But it is undeniably powerful and made with obvious admiration and respect for the source material.

Liam Lacey

A smart horror film that exploits a deep-seated fear in America: subtitle-phobia.

Critic reviews

Rafer Guzman

Let Me In is one of the few horror films that will trouble you long after the credits roll.

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Joe Williams

With its mix of true-blood romance and full-moon madness, Let Me In should hasten the twilight of the twerpy pretenders.

Full Review

Anthony Lane

The result, though no less creepy than the Swedish film, mislays its lyricism and otherworldliness.

Full Review

David Edelstein

The poetic Swedish vampire picture (with arterial spray) Let the Right One In has been hauntingly well transplanted to the high desert of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and renamed Let Me In.

Full Review

Mary F. Pols

Let Me In is not as fantastic as Let the Right One In, which you should rent immediately. But it is undeniably powerful and made with obvious admiration and respect for the source material.

Full Review

Liam Lacey

A smart horror film that exploits a deep-seated fear in America: subtitle-phobia.

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Amy Biancolli

It's still a striking piece of character-driven horror, and it still ranks (despite the effects) among the more understated fright fests to hit the mainstream in recent memory.

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User reviews

A Google User November 20, 2012

One of the best ever People always argue as to which is better. Honestly both are great and should be praised. This is one of my absolute favorite American horror movies and I highly recommend it and the original.

Russell Bradley August 9, 2014

Let Me In I have never liked scary movies but even though there were a few scenes in which The Always Awesome Beauty Incarnate Pure Prodigy and Phenominal Martial Artist From Heaven Miss Chloe Grace Moretz was extremely scary briefly I saw clearly that she personally was not portraying evil even though she had been turned into a blood drinking vampire, she protected her loved ones powerfully. As always Chloe Grace Moretz was perfect and even though most all others performing in any movie

Brandon Casey February 23, 2014

Absolutely Wonderful Movie Ignore the snobs. This is an excellent movie. Yes, it's nearly a direct remake of "Let The Right One In". Both are very good. Matt Reeves kept everything that was right with the original screenplay and improved upon it in a few key ways that really make a difference and make this one the version to see in my opinion. It doesn't take a bigger budget to leave out a cat scene with crappy special effects, or to represent the growing disconnect between Owen and his mother by keeping her face out of frame or out of focus, or to add a few scenes that more fully develop the bond between the two main characters, it just takes vision. I say well done Matt Reeves. And no, I don't hold any animosity towards foreign or subtitled movies. I think Reeves's use of music, his visual choices and cinematographic style make this a much more engrossing film, and the acting by Moretz and Smit-McPhee is superb! One of my favorite films.

Gary Ryckewaert January 16, 2013

Absolutely brilliant! This is one of the best vampire movies ever made, period. Friendship, love, bullying, trust...subjects tackled in a very heartfelt manner. Trust me, watch this movie.

Jerome Williams November 13, 2013

great movie perfect vampire movie. if you enjoy vampires you will enjoy this! 5 starts

Kaeleigh Jordan June 15, 2014

Great acting Not exactly what I thought it'd be, very slow pace and boring. Should be consider drama, not horror.

Joachim Jupiter October 7, 2013

Phenomal Remake Americanized? Yes. Americanized crap? No, sir. This is a legitimate film in its own right despite a superior predecessor. Highly recommended in addition to the original film.

Sierra Beltran April 13, 2014

let me in loved the clips i saw on Youtube but i havent seen the whole movie but i want to get it for my 13th birthday on May 31st . i love the characters and the actors but they only have the movie on blu-ray so i will have to ask for a blu-ray dvd player for my birthday to so but i love chloe grace moretz i wish i could meet her on my birthday i am her biggest hugest fan in the world i love everyone that made and starred in this movie also i love the song called The Breakup Song by the Greg Kihn Band in this movie.

Jackie Foster February 15, 2014

Omg chloe grace moretz My god u like movies ull like this males females both will b into this kept me n the movie after watching this it'll make u stay up at night thinking why can't I find love like that mortez and kodi is perfect 2gether u blive the bond n the movie could be more n live

A Google User September 24, 2012

Not scary but good It's the story about a boy and a girl vampire. I has a decent plot and there's a pretty big twist in the movie that I think most people didn't pick up on. I think about it you may get it. If not. SPOILER ALERT!!! The vampire girls guardian in the movie was once in the same position as the boy is in this movie. Wrap your head around that :)

Markus Knust August 4, 2014

Nette Idee! Das Thema ist sicher nicht neu, aber das ist mal ein anderer Ansatz. Der ganze Film hat eine gedrückte Atmosphäre, fast schon melancholisch. Hat mir gut gefallen.

scoop buchanan August 23, 2014

Amazing. Best horror love story out there. It's very twisted in its own way.

Takidah Riggsbee August 23, 2014

MUST SEE this movie defies all those cheesy vampire movies. Its truly a masterpiece and brilliantly crafted.

Tina Hughes March 27, 2014

Loved this movie The story line was great an I felt like it was the first of its kind to do. Kept my interest the entire movie.

gnx231 June 24, 2014

Let Me In Chloe Moretz is a star, she can speak words with her eyes and a smiple turn of her head. See the movie what ever the cost, you'll not be sorry. Most of all remember the name Chloe Grace Moretz, she's a star now and for a long time to come. Remember, she is just 12 years old in the movie and watch her eyes and how she carries herself. Great great movie------Thank You

Robert Durham January 29, 2014

awesome best vampire movie in a long time. makes you think

J Jeffrey April 11, 2014

Good movie Great spin on the vampire movie.

Kufu X November 14, 2013

Wow They got this one right! You got to see it. The way they play the relationship is pretty cool it makes you really like the girl.

Bryce Reall November 30, 2013

Really liked it, but not horror. I just don't see how this was horror. But it was pretty good.

Jennifer Rodriguez-Martinez July 18, 2013

8D Happiness! I love the original and this version turned out really well. I'm so glad my English teacher told me about this movie!

Cast and credits

Actors	Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins
Producers	Guy East, Carl Molinder, John Nordling, Simon Oakes, Nigel Sinclair
Director	Matt Reeves

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

88%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

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Run time

116 minutes

Rating

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