Let the Right One In (Swedish: Låt den rätte komma in), also known as Let Me In, is a 2004 vampire fiction novel by Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindqvist.
The story centers on the relationship between a 12-year-old boy, Oskar, and a centuries-old vampire child, Eli. It takes place in Blackeberg, a working class suburb of Stockholm, in the early 1980s. The book focuses on the darker side of humanity, dealing with issues such as bullying, drugs, theft, pedophilia, prostitution and murder as well as the obvious supernatural themes.
The book was a bestseller in the author's home country of Sweden and has been translated into Danish, German, Dutch, Russian, English and Chinese in 2007 and Finnish in 2008. It has also been translated into Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Norwegian. A Swedish-language film version by the same name, directed by Tomas Alfredson, was released in 2008 to widespread critical acclaim.
An English-language film adaptation, directed by Matt Reeves, is scheduled for release in 2010 titled Let Me In.
Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room,she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the strength to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other people's blood to live, he's faced with a choice. How much can love forgive?
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In adapting the film, a few adjustments were made, such as changing the names of the protagonists to Owen and Abby, and moving the setting from the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg to a small New Mexico town.
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Let the Right One In is an interesting movie. It is strangely touching and beautifully made. I have yet to read the book but after watching the movie, I could only imagine how much I would like it.
If you want to watch a horror movie that is subtly haunting and moving, Let the Right One In will not disappoint you.
Have you seen Let the Right One In?
Have you read the book?
Will you be watching the English adaptation?
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