2008 · 115 min · R

Let the Right One In

Name: Let the Right One In
Genre: Horror, Drama
Released: 2008
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl, Karin Bergquist

Directed by Tomas Alfredson · Horror, Drama

Let the Right One In (2008) is a Horror film, directed by Tomas Alfredson set during the 1980s, in winter. It runs 115 minutes and is rated R.

A vampire, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of isolation, coming of age, and friendship run throughout.

Composer

Johan Söderqvist

Cinematography

Hoyte van Hoytema

Cast

Kåre HedebrantLina LeanderssonPer RagnarHenrik DahlKarin BergquistPeter CarlbergIka NordMikael Rahm

The world of this film

Setting

Suburban

When

1980s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Vampire

Themes

Isolation Coming Of Age Friendship

Tone

BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadTwo Hander

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Let the Right One In

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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