Up Coming Screamers: A Look at Let Me In

Click the poster to go to the film's IMDb page.

I've been a bit nervous about the release of this movie since I first caught wind of it. The original Swedish version was so powerful and moving I was speechless after I saw it. You can read my review of Let The Right One In here. The original is actually what I like to call a "Holy Grail" movie. It's a treasure that you didn't expect because it didn't look like it would be as amazing as it is. It's one of my top 10 flicks of all time and that is why this Americanized remake has me worried. Here's the trailer...




The fact it is directed by the guy that did Cloverfield, Matt Reeves doesn't help it's case either. It seems that Mr.Reeves has problems with originality. Look at Cloverfield, it was basically a knock off of The Host, Godzilla, and The Blair Witch Project all rolled into one. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised that he would helm this remake. At least J.J. Abrahms didn't stick his grubby hands in this... or Michale Bay.

Thank the gods for small miracles. Yet, I digress.

The trailer is impressive. The story looks spot on. The two lead actors look like they may have it down. Lets just hope that Chloe Moretz can live up to Lina Leandersson as Abby/Eli. She was fantastic as Hit-Girl in Kick-Ass but this role is going to be a tough one. She is going to have to put all of her emotions into Abby, yet she is going to have to be very stoic at the same time.

Then there is Kodi Smit-McPhee having to walk in the shoes of Kåre Hedebrant in the Owen/Oskar role. He's going to have a tough job as well. Oskar was a roller coaster of a boy. Kinda psycho and yet so caring for Eli. I just hope the choices were good ones.

Then there is THE scene. If you've seen Let The Right One In, you know what scene I'm speaking of. I won't spoil it and I ask no one else will either. I am just wondering if they cut it out or not, no pun intended.

I guess we shall find out in October.

Aren't you going to invite me in?

I am very picky about vampire movies, many of my friends know this. I feel that if you are going to make a vampire (And this is vampire not Dracula, totally different in my opinion) film it should show the very animalistic nature of the vampire. The pack mentality, the brute strength, and of course the feeding. I am not a fan of romance mingled with my vampire stories. A little to help the story along is fine, but when it is the main focus I don't care for it. That's right, I am not a Twilight fan. You guessed it.

I'm always looking for good vampire movies. Most of the time I'm handed shit. Sometimes I find a gem. This one was recommended to me by Caine. He watched it and imediately said I would enjoy it. Now I am skeptical when it comes to anything Caine suggests. Helloooo Ankle Biters any one? You can see why I get worried with his choices.

I was planning on watching this and making it part of my 3-B series that I will be starting soon (3 B- flicks, one quick review.) However, as I started to watch it I came to two very quick conclusions. A) "Holy Shit! This is a Swedish movie!" and 2) "This isn't a B movie at all." Who knew?

This was a beautiful film. Simpley put, it was a pleasure to watch. I loved every second of it. Let The Right One In is the story of Oskar and Eli. Oskar is a 12 year old boy who has a penchant for tales of murder and knives. He's bullied and a loner. Eli is a 220 year old vampire that was turned when she was 12. She moves into the apartment next to Oskar with her "helper" Hakan. Oskar and Eli meet one night in the apartment buildings playground and begin to develope a relationship. Meanwhile, there is a rash of murders taking place in the village. Do ya see where this is going? Well trust me, you think you have it figured out then WHAMMO! Big brick wall.

It's truely is a sentimental love story between the children. How they find each other when there is no one else they can depend on is really sweet and touching. But the gore is what warms my heart. There isn't much, but what is there is outstanding! The burns, the dismemberment, the decapitation, OH MY! And the sounds. Wow. I was highly impressed with the foley on this movie. It was very disgusting.

All in all I must say if you can find it, rent it. I am now on the hunt for a copy of it for my collection. In my opinion (and this is only MY opinion, Any Twi-tards out there can just suck it up.) This movie is what Twilight wishes it was. The feelings I feel for Edward and Bella can not hold a candle to the way I feel about Oskar and Eli at the end of this movie.

There are rumors of an American remake. Please don't wait for Hollywood to screw this up. Go watch the Swedish version now.

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