Let Me In
Seen it?2010 | 116 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Interview with the Vampire, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. A remake of the movie “Let The Right One In” which was an adaptation of a book.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Reeves
- Kodi Smit-McPheeOwen
- Chloë Grace MoretzAbby
- Richard JenkinsThe Father
- Elias KoteasThe Policeman
- Sasha BarreseVirginia
- Dylan KeninLarry
- Dylan MinnetteKenny
- Jimmy 'Jax' PinchakMark
- Nicolai DorianDonald
- Seth AdkinsHigh School Kid