“Would you still like me if I wasn’t a girl?”
synopsis
In a bleak New Mexico town during the early 1980s, a lonely and bullied boy named Owen befriends a mysterious girl named Abby who has just moved into the apartment next door. Abby seems strangely detached from normal life, and she warns Owen that they cannot be friends. As their bond deepens, Owen begins to realize that Abby is hiding a terrifying secret—one that explains the string of brutal killings occurring around town.
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mini-review
Directed by Matt Reeves, this American adaptation of the Swedish novel Let the Right One In blends horror with an unexpectedly tender coming-of-age story. Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloë Grace Moretz deliver haunting performances that give the film emotional depth beyond its vampire premise. Quiet, atmospheric, and often unsettling, the movie transforms a familiar monster story into a dark tale about loneliness and dependence.
A cold evening, dim lighting, and the quiet mood for a haunting, slow-burn supernatural story.
Absurdist's Corner
Owen slowly realizes his new best friend might be a vampire…yet compared to the bullies at school, she still seems like the healthier relationship.
fun facts
The film is based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Director Matt Reeves worked closely with the original filmmakers to preserve the tone of the Swedish version.
Much of the movie’s eerie atmosphere comes from its snowy landscapes and muted color palette.