Let Me In (2010)
A bullied boy finds chilling friendship with a mysterious girl, their bond deepening amidst bleak secrets.
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 intense is Let Me In?
Let Me In is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Let Me In feels like
- Tone
- bleaksuspensefulchillingmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Let Me In
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Is Let Me In for you?
Is Let Me In scary?
Yes, properly. Let Me In is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Let Me In gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Let Me In sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Let Me In OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Let Me In?
Let Me In runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Let Me In?
Let Me In is streaming on Starz, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Let Me In have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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