Låt den rätte komma in (2008)

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Director:

Tomas Alfredson

Writers:

John Ajvide Lindqvist (novel)
John Ajvide Lindqvist (screenplay)

Release Date:

24 October 2008 (Norway)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Romance | Thriller

Tagline:

Oscar, an overlooked and bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli, a beautiful but peculiar girl who turns out to be a vampire.

Plot:

Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't...

Plot Keywords:

Girl | Suburb | Blood | Revenge | Winter

Awards:

55 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Kåre Hedebrant	...	Oskar
Lina Leandersson	...	Eli
Per Ragnar	...	Håkan
Henrik Dahl	...	Erik
Karin Bergquist	...	Yvonne
Peter Carlberg	...	Lacke
Ika Nord	...	Virginia
Mikael Rahm	...	Jocke
Karl-Robert Lindgren	...	Gösta (as Karl Robert Lindgren)
Anders T. Peedu	...	Morgan (as Anders Peedu)
Pale Olofsson	...	Larry (as Paul Olofsson)
Cayetano Ruiz	...	Magister Avila
Patrik Rydmark	...	Conny
Johan Sömnes	...	Andreas
Mikael Erhardsson	...	Martin
Rasmus Luthander	...	Jimmy
Sören Källstigen	...	Janne - Eriks kompis
Malin Cederblad	...	Sjukhusreceptionist (as Malin Cederbladh)
Lena Nilsson	...	Håkans sjuksköterska
Berndt Östman	...	Virginias sjuksköterska (as Bernt Östman)
Kajsa Linderholm	...	Lärerinnan
Adam Stone	...	Polis i klassen
Jonas Kruse	...	Polis på sjukhus
Ingemar Raukola	...	Vaktmästaren
Kent Rishaug	...	Kioskägaren
Linus Hannu	...	Pojke som dödas
Thomas Ljungman	...	Ung man 1 (as Tom Ljungman)
Fredrik Ramel	...	Ung man 2
Christoffer Bohlin	...	Matte - upphängd pojke
Julia Nilsson	...	Tonårstjej 1
Elin Almén	...	Tonårstjej 2
Bengt Bylund	...	Nyhetsuppläsare radio (voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Elif Ceylan	...	Elis röst (voice)
Susanne Ruben	...	Eli åldrad

Directed by
Tomas Alfredson

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
John Ajvide Lindqvist		novel
John Ajvide Lindqvist		screenplay

Produced by
Frida Asp	....	line producer
Gunnar Carlsson	....	co-producer
Ricard Constantinou	....	co-producer
Suzanne Hamilton	....	post-production producer
Henric Larsson	....	post-production producer
Carl Molinder	....	producer
John Nordling	....	producer
Lena Rehnberg	....	co-producer
Per-Erik Svensson	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Johan Söderqvist

Cinematography by
Hoyte Van Hoytema

Film Editing by
Tomas Alfredson
Dino Jonsäter

Casting by
Anna Zackrisson		(as Anna Zakrisson)

Production Design by
Eva Norén

Costume Design by
Maria Strid

Makeup Department
Maria Strid	....	makeup designer

Production Management
Katharina Berggren	....	pre-production manager
Mia Eriksson-Degerlund	....	production manager
Suzanne Hamilton	....	pre-production manager
Sofia Lindberg	....	unit manager
Emi Löfgren	....	assistant production manager
Anna Nilsson	....	assistant production manager
Fredrik Sidevärn	....	unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Anna Zackrisson	....	first assistant director (as Anna Zakrisson)

Art Department
Henrik Andersson	....	props
Mårten Backman	....	carpenter
Magnus Berglind	....	carpenter
Lena P. Cederlund	....	props (as Lena Pettersson Cederlund)
Emil Eriksson	....	stand-by props
Josef Hamid-Norén	....	concept designer (as Josef Norén)
Cecilia Iversen	....	painter (as Sissi Iversen)
Magnus Jonason	....	storyboard artist
Jenny Klingwall	....	painter
Anna Lindqvist	....	graphic designer
Emma Madsen	....	props (as Emma Dahl Madsen)
Jens Munter	....	construction coordinator
Anna Paulson	....	assistant art director
Eva Lo Rahmberg	....	painter (as Eva Lo Ramberg)
Britta Rehn	....	stand-by props
Lars Smedinge	....	set dresser
Yvonne Swahn	....	set dresser
Dan Wedergren	....	carpenter (as Dan Wedegren)

Sound Department
Mikael Brodin	....	sound
Anders Degerberg	....	sound mastering
Christoffer Demby	....	sound
Petter Fladeby	....	sound re-recording mixer
Fredrik Jonsäter	....	additional sound
Maths Källqvist	....	sound
Richard Löthner	....	foley artist
Ulf Olausson	....	foley artist
Per Sundström	....	sound re-recording mixer
Per Sundström	....	supervising sound editor

Special Effects by
Mattias Berg	....	special effects makeup
Love Bergström	....	special effects makeup (as Love Berg)
Robin Blick	....	special effects technician
Thomas Feuk	....	special effects makeup
Karl-Johan Fröjd	....	special effects technician
Hans Harnesk	....	special effects
Johan Harnesk	....	pyrotechnician
Karin Hässler	....	special effects makeup
Oskar Hejll	....	puppeteer
Niklas Hermansson	....	special effects makeup
Nina Lagnefeldt	....	special effects makeup
Love Larson	....	special effects makeup
Jens Mårtensson	....	special effects coordinator (as Jens 'Jempa' Mårtensson)
Esteban Mendoza	....	special effects makeup
Victor Nilsson	....	special effects technician
Hanna Pettersson	....	special effects makeup
Emma Prieto	....	special effects makeup
Kalle Schröder	....	special effects coordinator
Madelene Söderblom	....	special effects makeup
Kaj Steveman	....	special effects makeup
Patrik Strömdahl	....	sound effects
Mattias Tobiasson	....	special effects makeup
Oskar Wallroth	....	special effects makeup

Visual Effects by
Peter Aversten	....	animator
Peter Aversten	....	digital effects artist: Fido Film
Andreas Cronström	....	compositor: Fido Film
Thomas Deutchmann	....	visual effects producer
Claes Dietmann	....	visual effects producer
Magnus Eriksson	....	animator
Magnus Eriksson	....	lighting technical director: Fido film
Mattias Forsström	....	animator
Mattias Forsström	....	lighting technical director: Fido film
Johan Gabrielsson	....	animator
Johan Gabrielsson	....	lighting technical director: Fido film
Hemn Habib	....	digital effects artist
Fredrik Höglin	....	digital effects artist
Linus Hoglin	....	digital effects artist (as Linus Höglin)
Mats Holmgren	....	digital colourist
Jonas Jangvad	....	optical printing: ARRI
Andreas Bravin Karlsson	....	compositor
Staffan Linder	....	animation supervisor: Fido film
Staffan Linder	....	animator
Martin Malm	....	compositor: Fido Film
Fredrik Nord	....	digital effects artist
Daniel Norlund	....	compositor: Fido Film
Kenneth Nyman	....	animator
Kenneth Nyman	....	modeler: Fido film
Cameron Scott	....	animator
Cameron Scott	....	senior animator: Fido film
Kaj Steveman	....	visual effects supervisor
David Strindberg	....	digital effects artist
Janak Thakker	....	animator
Janak Thakker	....	previs artist: Fido film
Fredrik Zander	....	visual effects producer

Stunts
Per Dunder	....	stunts
Lars Hjelm	....	stunts
Esmeralda Nikolajeff	....	stunt double
Pernilla Ribeiro Novais	....	stunts
Kimmo Rajala	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Kristian Bergström	....	electrician
Jonas Björne	....	electrician
Eric Börjeson	....	underwater cinematographer (as Eric Börjesson)
Peter Brännström	....	electrician
Benny Broström	....	grip
Per Byrén	....	gaffer
Joakim George	....	electrician
Halldór Gunnarsson	....	assistant gaffer
Johan Hannu	....	electrician
Oscar Hansson	....	grip
Adrian Harkins-Wester	....	grip (as Adrian Harkins Wester)
Pontus Hellberg	....	electrician
Stefan Hencz	....	grip
Niklas Johansson	....	electrician
Kidd Johnson	....	assistant gaffer
Kidd Johnson	....	electrician
Daniel Kask	....	first assistant camera
Kobie Kentkuran	....	grip
Tor-Ulf Öhman	....	electrician (as Tor Ulf Öhman)
Jörgen Öhrström	....	electrician
Jan Pehrson	....	first assistant camera
Calle Rasmussen	....	first assistant camera
Calle Rasmussen	....	second assistant camera
Hoyte Van Hoytema	....	still photographer
Johan Wallin	....	grip

Casting Department
Sara Alström	....	casting assistant
Jenny Berglund	....	casting assistant
Moa Gammel	....	casting assistant
Maya Hansson-Bergqvist	....	casting assistant (as Maja Hansson Bergqvist)
Eva-Lotta Helmersson	....	casting assistant (as Evalotta Helmerson)
Frida Sandberg	....	casting assistant
Sanna Söderberg	....	casting assistant
Maggie Widstrand	....	casting director: children

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jessica Fridén	....	costume assistant

Editorial Department
Louise Brattberg	....	editing advisor
Thomas Lee	....	assistant editor
Linda Öhlund	....	on-line editor
Claudio Salas	....	on-line editor

Music Department
Mats Bergström	....	musician: guitar
Hans Ek	....	conductor
Hans Ek	....	orchestrator
Peter Fuchs	....	scoring mixer
Uno Helmersson	....	musician: baritone guitar
Anette Hökengren	....	music clearance
Jonas Holst	....	music clearance
Emma Kihlberg	....	music advisor
Erik Nilsson	....	musician: drums
Johan Söderqvist	....	musician: piano
Johan Söderqvist	....	musician: waterphone
Per Sundström	....	music scoring mixer
Mattias Thorell	....	musician: electric guitar (as Mattias Torell)

Other crew
Svend Abrahamsen	....	film consultant
Josephine Adams	....	trainee
Annelie Arrefelt	....	animal trainer
Tarik Charafi	....	trainee
Linda Dahlin	....	postproduction coordination
Malin Edblom	....	publicist
Linn Ek	....	trainee
Isabella Eklöf	....	location assistant
Marta Farkas	....	trainee
Paul Fischer	....	script translator
Martin Fuxin	....	location assistant
Hanna Goding	....	trainee
Nicole Grängshem	....	stand-in
Kerim Guner	....	runner (as Kerim Güner)
Peter Gustafsson	....	film consultant (as Peter 'Piodor' Gustafsson)
Erik Hahr	....	trainee
Cilla Holm	....	production accountant
Åsa Holmlund	....	trainer
Jonas Jansson	....	advisor
Magdalena Johansson	....	script supervisor
Mattias Johansson	....	trainee
Robin Jonsson	....	trainee
Daniel Larsson	....	location assistant
Eva Lilja	....	trainer
Malin Lindvall	....	runner
Agneta Ljungman	....	publicist
Andres Lokko	....	script translator
Hans Lönnerheden	....	legal services
Dennis Magnusson	....	script editor
Fred Malmros	....	location assistant
Daniel Mattisson	....	production accountant
Maria Mörner	....	publicist
Pia Norström	....	publicist
Jim Ohlsson	....	diver
Roger Öhman	....	diver
Karina Pettersson	....	location assistant
Erik Pexer	....	location assistant
Fredrik Praesto	....	mental coach
Magnus Rönnevall	....	production accountant
Per Sandén	....	publicist
Fredrik Sidevärn	....	location manager
Poa Strömberg	....	legal services
Patrik Strömdahl	....	advisor
John Thorstenson	....	postproduction coordination

Thanks
Hans Lönnerheden	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• EFTI
• Chimney Pot, The (co-production)
• Fido Film AB (co-production)
• Filmpool Nord (co-production)
• Ljudligan (co-production)
• Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (co-production)
• Sveriges Television (SVT) (co-production)
• WAG (co-production)

Distributors

• Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2008) (non-USA) (all media)
• Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2008) (Finland) (theatrical)
• Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (2008) (Sweden) (theatrical)
• Bir Film (2009) (Turkey) (all media)
• Bolero Film (2008) (Italy) (theatrical)
• Cathay-Keris Films (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Chrysalis Films (2009) (France) (theatrical)
• Cinema Delicatessen (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• Lighthouse Pictures (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• MFA Filmdistribution (2008) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Rialto Entertainment (2008) (Australia) (theatrical)
• Axis Music (2009) (Singapore) (DVD)
• Canana Films (2009) (Mexico) (all media)
• Living Colour Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
• Madman Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
• Magnet Releasing (2008) (USA) (all media)
• Magnolia Home Entertainment (2009) (USA) (DVD)
• Magnolia Home Entertainment (2009) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
• Sandrews (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
• Sandrews (2009) (Sweden) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
• Seven Films (2009) (Greece) (all media)
• Vendetta Films (2008) (New Zealand) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Chimneypot, The (digital visual effects)
• Fido Film AB (digital visual effects)
• Fido Film AB (visual and make-up effects by)
• Panorama film & teatereffekter

Other Companies

• Arsenal  consultant
• Brännabergs Backstugan  catering
• Chimneypot, The  sound mixing
• Dagsljus Filmequipment  camera equipment provided by
• Europa Film Sound Production  sound post-production
• Film Finances Scandinavia  completion bond company
• Film Finances Scandinavia  completion bond
• Ljudligan  sound mixing
• Ljudligan  sound post-production
• Maryloys Catering  catering
• Media Insurance Brokers  insurance
• MovieScore Media  soundtrack
• Nordisk Film Post Production  post-production facilities
• Nordisk Film- & TV-Fond  funding
• Sony/ATV Music Publishing  music publishing
• Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI)  funding
• Swedish Lapland Film Commission  special thanks
• Symfonický Orchestr Slovenského Rozhlasu Bratislava  orchestra

Also Known As:

Let the Right One In (International: English title) (USA) (new title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity and language.

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Sweden:15 | USA:R | Finland:K-15 | South Korea:15 | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Germany:16 | Norway:15 | Denmark:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15 | Italy:VM14 | Ireland:16 | France:-12 | Mexico:B15 | Portugal:M/16 | Iceland:16 | Poland:15

Filming Locations:

Blackeberg, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Company:

EFTI

Trivia:

Though the film takes place in Blackeberg, a suburb of Stockholm, the film principal photography was shot in Luleå in the north of Sweden, to ensure enough snow and cold weather.

Goofs:

Continuity: As Oskar shows the Rubik's Cube to Eli, one side is almost completely white, except for one single square. This square changes color between red and blue between shots.

Quotes:

Oskar: Who are you?
Eli: I'm like you.
Oskar: What do you mean?
Eli: [accusing tone] What are you staring at? Well?
Eli: Are you looking at me?
Eli: [points her finger at Oskar] So scream! Squeal!
Eli: Those were the first words I heard you say.
Oskar: I don't kill people.
Eli: No, but you'd like to. If you could... To get revenge. Right?
Oskar: Yes.
[...]

Movie Connections:

References "Smurfs" (1981)

Soundtrack:

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Brilliantly original work of art, both horrifying and tender

"Let the Right One In" is, at its heart, a sweet coming-of-age story which is so unique and different that it simply defies categorization. In this Swedish film, adapted from John Ajvide Lindqvist's bestselling book, director Tomas Alfredson dares to mix pleasure and pain in a way that is both horrifying and tender.

"Let the Right One In" has a storyline which, although it reveals some secrets early on, is best left as a surprise. So this will necessarily be one of those rare reviews in which the less said about the plot the better. 12-year-olds Oskar (Kare Hedebrant) and Eli (Lina Leandersson) meet one snowy afternoon at a jungle gym in the courtyard of Oskar's housing complex outside Stockholm. Their young, tender attraction for each other is apparent right from the start and we think we know where their relationship is headed. But there is a deep dark secret to be discovered here and when it's revealed the audience is both repulsed and curiously fascinated at the same time, in a similar fashion as when yellow crime scene tape brings us closer rather than warning us away.

The supporting cast is completely beholden to the narrative as it revolves around the adorable young couple, whose performances rival the best I've ever seen for actors of that age. The innocence and vulnerability of Hedebrant's Oskar is simply a tour-de-force and he admirably carries the film on his little shoulders. Leandersson matches him scene by scene, line by line, and the result literally gave me chills.

Production values are stellar, with all technical aspects -- lighting, original music by Johan Soderqvist, and Hoyte Van Hoytema's cinematography -- combining in perfect synchronization to produce a Hitchockian tale that somehow brings love and light into what could have been the darkest drama imaginable.

"Let the Right One In" was the overwhelming choice for Best Narrative Feature after its North American Premiere here at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. It is a truly well-deserved honor. Tomas Alfredson has crafted a brilliant work of art that left me shaking my head with wonder.