FILM

Let the Right One In

When Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy living with his mother in suburban Sweden, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli (Lina Leandersson), 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. Eventually, Eli shares her dark, macabre secret with Oskar, revealing her connection to a string of bloody local murders.

Cast:

Kåre Hedebrant
Lina Leandersson
Per Ragnar
Ika Nord
Peter Carlberg

Director:
Tomas Alfredson

Producer:
Carl Molinder, John Nordling

Written by:
John Ajvide Lindqvist

Distributor:
Magnet Releasing

Budget:
$4.5 million

Box Office:
$11.2 million

Awards:

BAFTA Awards - Best Film Not in the English Language (Nominated)
Calgary International Film Festival - Best International Feature (Won)
Tribeca Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature (Won)



Metacritic Score:
82

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
98%