Let the Right One In

2008 Tomas Alfredson 1h 55m
Horror Drama

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.

Cast

Kåre Hedebrant Oskar
Lina Leandersson Eli
Per Ragnar Håkan
Henrik Dahl Erik
Karin Bergquist Yvonne
Peter Carlberg Lacke
Ika Nord Virginia
Mikael Rahm Jocke

Vibes

Chill Emotional Heart Pounding Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Let the Right One In

The Orphanage 2007
Horror born from childhood loneliness. Two films where the supernatural is just a metaphor for how badly children need to be loved. Watch as a double feature
Thirst 2009
Vampires in love. Two films about the romance of eternal life and the horror of what it costs. Watch as a double feature
Moonrise Kingdom 2012
Childhood devotion taken seriously. Two films about kids whose love is more genuine than anything the adults around them have ever felt. Watch as a double feature

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