Let The Right One In

"Let the Right One In" is a haunting and terrific adaptation of the novel by Swedish writer John Ajvide. Director, Tomas Alfredson, transports the viewer into a dark, somber, and snow covered suburb of Sweden. The mood of the film is heavy and eerie from the very beginning.
We are introduced to Oskar, a seemingly quiet 12 year old boy who gets consistenty bullied at school. Oskar lives alone with his mother, he also stabs tree trunks in the playground at night with a pocketknife. Unleashing his pent up anger, as he envisions his bullies getting their "just deserts." Watching his behaviour from a short distance, we finally meet Eli.
Eli is a girl, (supposedly, but I won't ruin it for you), she is pale, with scraggly wet hair and big hazel eyes. She is also strangely barefoot in the snow, wearing only a pair of pants and a light sweater.

The two young "tweens" finally meet, and soon become friends.
However, Eli has a secret.

Eli is a vampire.

"Twilight" this is not. This is a gritty and disturbing modern day vampire story. It is also a strange yet endearing love story.

"Let The Right One In" left me dumbstruck with its brilliance for days.

This is the finest vampire movie I have ever seen. I highly recommend you watch this version which has just been released on DVD and BLU-Ray.

Unfortunately, the director of the attrocious film "Cloverfield" is planning an American remake. This is totally unnecessary, and uncalled for.
Remakes are for BAD movies.

This film is perfection.

Check out the trailer :


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