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Cast & Crew

Matt Reeves
Director
Richard Jenkins
As The Father
Elias Koteas
As The Policeman
Cara Buono
As Owen's Mother
Dylan Kenin
As Larry

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Let Me In is a haunting and atmospheric horror film that tells the story of a young boy named Owen who befriends a mysterious girl named Abby, who turns out to be a vampire. The film takes place in the 1980s and is set in a small town in New Mexico. Owen is a lonely and neglected child who is constantly bullied at school, while Abby is a strange and isolated girl who lives with her guardian, Thomas. As Owen and Abby become closer friends, strange things begin to happen in the town, with people disappearing and bodies being found drained of blood. Thomas is revealed to be abducting and killing people to feed Abby's vampiric needs, and Owen becomes increasingly entangled in their dangerous world. Despite the danger, Owen is drawn to Abby and the two form a close bond. However, their relationship is put to the test when the truth about Abby's nature is revealed, and Owen is forced to confront the dark reality of her existence. The film builds to a tense and tragic climax as Owen struggles with his feelings for Abby and the horror of her actions. Let Me In is a remake of the Swedish film "Let the Right One In," and it retains much of the original's eerie atmosphere and slow-burning tension. The film's use of stark, wintery landscapes and dimly lit interiors creates a sense of isolation and foreboding, and the performances of the young cast are excellent. The film's themes of loneliness, friendship, and the struggles of adolescence are woven throughout the horror elements, making for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience. Overall, Let Me In is a haunting and effective horror film that will leave viewers spellbound and unsettled.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Let Me In include The Skin I Live In, After.Life, Pulse, Static, Friday the 13th (2009 Extended Cut), When Animals Dream.

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Let Me In was released in theaters on October 1, 2010.