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Let Me In (2010)

15 116 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Horror  -   1 October 2010 (USA)
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 41,112 users   Metascore: 79/100 
Reviews: 308 user | 348 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com

A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian.

Director:

Matt Reeves

Writers:

Matt Reeves (screenplay), John Ajvide Lindqvist (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kodi Smit-McPhee ...
Chloë Grace Moretz ...
Richard Jenkins ...
Cara Buono ...
Elias Koteas ...
Sasha Barrese ...
Dylan Kenin ...
Chris Browning ...
Ritchie Coster ...
Dylan Minnette ...
Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak ...
Mark (as Jimmy Jax Pinchak)
Nicolai Dorian ...
Rebekah Wiggins ...
Seth Adkins ...
Ashton Moio ...
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Storyline

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the twelve year-old Owen is a lonely and outcast boy bullied in school by Kenny and two other classmates; at home, Owen dreams of avenging himself against the trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old next door neighbor, Abby, who only appears during the night in the playground of their building. Meanwhile, Abby's father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby, who is actually an ancient vampire. Abby advises Owen to fight Kenny; however, soon he discovers that she is a vampire, and he feels fear and love for the girl. Meanwhile a police officer is investigating the murder cases, believing that it is a satanic cult. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | School | Night | Blood | Boy  | See more »

Taglines:

Innocence dies. Abby doesn't.

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, language and a brief sexual situation See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Déjame entrar See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,147,479 (USA) (4 October 2010) (2021 Screens)

Gross:

$12,134,420 (USA) (5 December 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Owen appears reading Romeo and Juliet and watching the 1968 film adaptation, and even mentions that it's "boring". Actor Kodi Smit-McPhee would later star in Romeo and Juliet, playing Benvolio. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Kenny, Mark and Donald first confront Owen at the ice pond, Mark's hands are out of his jacket. When the camera angles to show Kenny, Mark and Donald's faces, Mark's hands are suddenly in his jacket. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Paramedic #1: One-three-one to dispatch, come in.
Radio Dispatcher: [after delay] One-three-one, this is dispatch, go ahead.
Paramedic #1: This is one-three-one. We have a male, mid 50s, with burns over nine to nine and a half percent of his body. Prior to arrival on scene, the patient apparently doused his head, neck and face with some sort of highly concentrated acid. patient's airway severely compromised due to fume inhalation. Vital signs undetermined. Please advise, patient is a federal suspect. We're coming in with a police escort right now.
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Connections

Features Romeo and Juliet (1968) See more »

Soundtracks

"Breakup Song"
Written by Greg Kihn, Stephen Wright & Gary Phillipet
Performed by the Greg Kihn Band
Licensed by Arrangement with Rye Boy Music administered by Joel S. Turtle
Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group Limited
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd See more »