Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great movie for horror fans. A future classic. Great acting great suspense

One of the best vampire movie’s ever made, a must see horror classic.

Movie is enjoyable and character driven. Interesting tale of friendship with suspense built in.

Great movie and not your typical vampire flick. Has a good story line

Better than expected and unconventional vampire flick. Worth checking out.

One of the best movies i have ever purchased, period!

This is an odd vampire tale. Good remake. Well worth a watch.

Great movie to keep you interested and heightend suspense

I had to include this to my Dvd collection, Great movie

highly recommended for those who like a good scare

like the movie from being to end action packed like

really good movie.really good acting by the 2 kids

This movie is average for horror. It's definitely not a classic but worth renting versus buying

Went in to pick up Logan, picked this up for $5. Not bad!

It was with some amount of trepidation that I first heard about the impending release of Let Me In. Like many others, I was quite taken by the Swedish original, Let the Right One In, which easily secured a spot on my Top 10 of that year. I feared that a remake would only excise the poetic nature of the story in favor of a by-the-numbers vampire film. The attachment of Matt Reeves as writer and director didn't do much to assuage my fears. Cloverfield was entertaining enough for what it was, but its gimmicky shaky-cam aesthetic didn't say much for his directorial abilities. Once the good reviews of the film started pouring in, I figured I'd see it just to say that I did and then forget about its existence shortly thereafter. Could I possibly have been more wrong? I ultimately saw the film five times in theaters during its brief theatrical run. It's been three months since then, and I still can't stop thinking about it. Never before has my reaction to a film been so contrary to my preconceived notions. Not only do I prefer the remake, it has fast become one of my all-time favorite films, and Matt Reeves has shot to the top of my "directors to watch" list. While there is much that can be said for how Let Me In compares to its Swedish counterpart, I'm going to try and keep comparisons to a minimum, because Let Me In stands firmly on its own two feet as a film. The wonderful thing is that one film doesn't have to supplant the other. Let the Right One In is a beautiful film in its own right, and Let Me In is another faithful and unique cinematic take on the same story. Reeves' adaptation of the material is respectful, thoughtful, and personal. In rendering his version of the story, he draws on the overall structure of the original film, various details from the novel, as well as some of his own ideas and experiences growing up. Reeves clearly has a firm grasp on the complexities of the material, and he crafts Let Me In as a poignant coming-of-age story, tender love story, and devastating horror story all at once. By thoughtfully transplanting the proceedings to 1980s Regan America, Reeves uses the social context of that era as a backdrop for Owen's upbringing, resulting in a subtle exploration of moral ambiguity and duality. Whereas most horror films these days rely on excessive gore as a substitution for intelligence, Let Me In is one of the select few that brilliantly utilizes its horror premise as a multi-layered metaphor to explore a variety of thought-provoking ideas. While Reeves' literary adaptation is impressive in its own right, his directorial style is just as powerful and artistic. Simply put, Let Me In is one of the most elegantly directed horror films I've had the pleasure of watching in a really long time. Reeves' controlled and careful direction is a revelation in today's frenetic cinematic world. Let Me In is one of those rare films where virtually every shot helps reveal character and drive the narrative forward. Reeves is clearly an ardent admirer of Alfred Hitchcock, and his point-of-view driven visual storytelling does an admirable job of cementing the audience in the perspective of the central characters. Furthermore, he injects his film with a sense of dread and tension that would have made the Master of Suspense proud. Between Reeves' crafted cinematic approach and his cinematographer's haunting gothic visual palette, Let Me In is a breathtaking and beautiful film to behold. Finally, a discussion of Let Me In's strong suits isn't complete without addressing the power of its two lead performances. Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Grace Moretz may have only been 12-years-old at the time of filming, but their performances exude a sense of depth and maturity far beyond their years. Let Me In may revolve around two children, but it is a dark and complex film for adults, and the fact that McPhee and Moretz are able to shoulder the weight of the film with such a sense of grace speaks volumes for their talent as actors. Richard Jenkins and Elias Koteas turn in excellent supporting performances, but the central story of Let Me In lives or dies by the success of its two leads, and McPhee and Moretz play a huge part in Let Me In's overall effectiveness. Although it didn't do nearly as well as it should have at the box office, Let Me In deserves to find a larger audience on DVD and Blu-ray. It's a rare and precious gem that got unfairly swept aside in the chaotic rush of awards season, despite its strong critical reception. In a cinematic climate where countless films are created solely to cash in and make money, it comes as a startling surprise that such a moving, layered, and crafted piece of cinema would come in the form of a remake. And yet, Let Me In is all of these things and more. Anyone who likes their films to have equal doses of artistry, emotion, and intelligence owes it to themselves to pick up a copy of Let Me In. Don't let the genre deter you; it's not just an amazing horror film, it's not just an amazing remake, it's an amazing film, plain and simple.

Based on the novel of the same name, Let Me In, is a remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In. While it doesn't completely blow the original out of the water, it does many things better. I don't deal in spoilers so I won't go into anything to do with the plot, but I will say that every performance in this startlingly original film is high caliber. The two child leads draw you in to the film in a way that actors quadruple their age cannot. The cinematography is top notch and gorgeous to behold. The music is quite and the deep bass of the terror scenes sparks the heart to beat a little faster. The Blu-Ray is gorgeous to look at. One of the most gorgeous transfers I have seen in a long time. It really stands out on a 1080p set. While the extras on the disk are a little sparse, they are in worth watching to gain a little insight into the making of this quiet, slow burn horror film. I cannot recommend this title more. While the terror is not like Saw and in your face, the slow burn quality of this movie will have you on the edge of your seat and your heart beating a little faster.

I loved the movie it was an interesting twist on a more real life version of a vampire story. It was very good the graphics were excellent the picture on blu ray beyong excellent. I would suggest to anyone to buy it because I believe what stephen king said the best horror film in the last 20 years.

Usually remakes suffer in quality in comparison to an original film work but Let Me In is just as good a watch as the original Swedish film Let the Right One In. It helps that Let Me In also employs a precision visual style including an incredible seamless special FX shot involving a car crash. Both films are highly recommended although I slightly favor this remake.

Not too much to say here. A remake of a not-too-old movie I guess for people that hate subtitles, everything is accomplished pretty well. The surprise is Richard Jenkins, who I did not even recognize in the movie. He's always fantastic but really delivers here. Sound and picture good, decent amount of extras.

This is one of the few US horror remakes that actually stands up well to the original foreign release. Give it a try.. the few changes that were made in this version may surprise you. HD Blu-ray presentation is wonderful. No strange DNR to worry about. Audio and video is true to source and is exactly how the filmmaker would want you to see it.