In addition to being an utterly unique and original scene, the pool scene is a great rebirth scene with pushed down to drown and her pulling him out of the water with a touch of blood and he's reborn into his new life.
Try 30 Days of Night, Vampyr ('32), Frightnight ('11), What we do in the Shadows, From Dusk till Dawn, Blade: Trinity, A Girl walks Home alone at Night, Mark of the Vampire, Lesbian Vampire Killers, The Lost Boys, Daybreakers, John Carpenter's Vampires. Not saying that all of those will not bore you, but those are different and/or remarkable. London after Midnight would fit in there also, but the original is lost, I can't manage to see the reconstruction, and I have the feeling that the reconstruction is for movie buffs, anyway (but man, have I pined after watching that movie since I first read about it, and plenty of other people have, too).
I absolutely adore this movie. One of the most hauntingly beautiful horror movies ever. The setting, score, acting, directing, cinematography, everything is so perfectly done. I need a 4K bluray release of this. It has its brutal horror and yet it's such a tender and sweet film, such a weird juxtaposition, but one that is handled so brilliantly here. That moment Eli says "I'm not a girl" and the shot of her scars tend to go under the radar a lot. You assume she means that she is a vampire, but she was actually a boy, castrated many, many years ago. I think the book goes into much more detail about this, the film leaves it more ambiguous, but it just adds another layer to this movie. So, so good!
For me this is definitely the perfect modern vampire film, it tells a great emotional story and has awesome special effects. Fright Night, Salem's Lot and Lost Boys are probably my other favorites but they're more of the classic variety vampires
A uniquely bewitching tale of humility, and the crucial ‘human’ need for companionship. Starkly contrasting its fantastical elements with a wintry setting and a haunting air of stillness, this is no routine vampire yarn. Apparently indifferent to the conventions of the genre, Director Tomas Alfredson instead frames events as a Kitchen Sink Drama, pinpointing themes of dejected youth, innocence and alienation. Images of silent streets, icicles and moonlit snowfall, lend an austere beauty, delicately highlighting the warmth that rests in the heart of this beguiling film. Elegant, strange, and quietly frightening, it is almost certainly the best Vampire film of the modern era.
Fun Fact: Eli was dubbed the entire movie, by an older actress That's why she has such a low and mature voice. Also that's why they would try to cover her mouth every chance they had.
I watched this film around 10 years ago, and it pretty much immediately became my most favourite movie at the time. It's been a long time since then and I've seen and experienced various cinematic masterpieces in between that time, but seriously, this reaction has brought me back to love this movie once again. It's quite an obscure movie, but its definitely a favourite that needs to be revisited once in a while.
Really glad you liked it. The book is great as well, with added bits that as you’re reading you think “yeah, i’m not surprised this didn’t make the film”
IMO this movie is better than the book. The book is good BUT it would have been a better book had they cut like 100 pages, (mostly the pages about the group of "Bar Flys" as they were mostly boring characters that offered very little to the overall story. The movie (for me) is basically the best parts of the book, with only minor parts from the book that would have been alright to add to the movie. Book = 8/10 Movie 10/10, All Meat, No Fat
What a breath of fresh air this was when it came out and even now I really enjoy foreign movies (love subtitles!) and this is so beautifully made. Very simple story with great characters. The "remake" just lost something in translation but still entertaining
According to Wiki: The novel ‘’Let the Right One In” presents Eli as an androgynous boy, castrated centuries before by a sadistic vampire nobleman. The film handles the issue of Eli's gender more ambiguously: a brief scene in which Eli changes into a dress offers a glimpse of a suggestive scar but no explicit elaboration. When Oskar asks Eli to become his girlfriend, Eli tries to tell Oskar "I'm not a girl".
From the Norwegian translation of the book (which is very close to the original Swedish) I got the impression that Eli did not view herself as a boy or a girl, but lacked the language to fully explain that, at least to Oskar.
Yeah, this has cropped up before but what's the relevance given you know - she's a VAMPIRE!!! Amazing how some people keep talking about her sex (as it it had any relevance at all - which in my opinion it doesn't). In the movies, she's definitely a girl which makes this double irrelevant. But we come back to the fact that she's a vampire so what relevance does her sex have? And that's the basis here - she's a vampire in the movie. The novel is irrelevant surely?
Lads, trust me. You both need to get on Devil's Backbone from Guillermo Del Toro. Another childhood-based film with a supernatural element to it. It's gorgeously made, brilliantly told, but keeps getting overshadowed by Pan's Labyrinth. Both films take place during the Spanish Civil War, but while Labyrinth is a dark fantasy, Backbone is a straight-up Ghost story set inside an orphanage.
@@bamainguy totally agree. Labyrinth gets all the praise, but this story has more moving parts, more heart and at times is tragically beautiful yet leaves you somehow optimistic.
@@bamainguy Yes. That and Pan's Labyrinth i think are his two greatest movies. And interestingly enough, both arespanish language films, made in his own native language.
On one hand, I'm sad they didn't make the scene where Eli's past is explained... and on the other hand, I'm relieved. :,p In short: Eli was born "Elias" 220 years ago. He was turned and castrated by a vampire in a sadistic ritual. Also, the old man that Eli lived with at the start was a former school teacher. They met when he was depressed and had been fired from his job for "liking boys a bit too much"... (Glad you two watched this, really enjoyed the full reaction as well 😊)
They do have that one shot showing a scar when Eli is getting dressed, but I've read a few comments where people think she had to be closed-up because of 'female things' (I roll my eyes because Eli isn't human and is in a child's body that won't mature)....that's why I always try to read the book...some things just won't be explained on film.
My favorite vampire films are Let the Right One In (and the book as well), Byzantium, Interview With The Vampire, and the first Underworld movie. I think I'm in the minority with this one, but I also liked the 2020 netflix Dracula series. They all brought something different to the vampire mythos in their stories. Glad you liked this film!
The author didn't like that a lot of people thought Oskar would end up like Hakan so he wrote a sequel called "Let the Old Dreams Die" where the train goes to Barcelona, and then Oskar and Eli mix blood like they were going to do earlier, and Oskar turns into a vampire.
This is in my top 3 movies of all time! Worth noting also that in the short story set after this you find out that Oskar actually becomes al vampire too.
“Let the Right One” In is a fantastic movie, one of my favorites in the vampire genre. I recommend watching “Near Dark”. It’s another great vampire movie. If you’re looking for a good werewolf movie, I recommend “Silver Bullet” or “Dog Soldiers”.
My absolute favorite vampire film! This movie has atmosphere for days and the actors are just fantastic especially Eli. Is truly one of the best horror films made.
Love, LOVE, L❤VE this film!! Such a brilliant piece of filmmaking. Highly original standout in a very tired sub genre trope, this subtly queer, perfectly paced, stylistically shot, deftly written, and immaculately performed minor masterpiece is truly one of a kind. Thank you for reacting to it 🙏
Thank you very much for this reaction. I recommended this movie about a year ago on your first video, but I wasn´t really expecting anything so I´m really glad you gave it a chance :o). Regarding your interpretation of Oscar´s future, it was probably influenced by remake, where Owen (Oscar) is heavilly implied to be a replacement caretaker for Abby (Eli). I will not get into details regarding original caretaker as he was explained by my fellow commenters. If you are interested, author written short sequel Let the old dreams die where we catch a glimpse of future regarding Oskar and Eli througt the eyes of train conductor. SPOILER Oskar becomes a vampire which makes Eli´s motives more clear.
Awesome you tackled this little underrated gem! One of the few takes on vampires in the recent years that was gory and scary AND still managed to squeeze a surprisingly endearing love story into it AND stayed cringe-free.
Let the right one in is probably my favourite vampire movie. What we do in the shadows would be second, totally different and it’s a comedy but bloody hilarious!. I think you guys would like it (if you haven’t seen it already).
Did you notice that the "girl" all through this from the start, isn't clothed for being outdoors in the winter. What this movie really tells us is that being a vampire is being consigned to a living hell; even worse if you're a vampire child and therefore being outside "normal" human terms as you can't look after yourself. This isn't a movie about vampires (or a vampire) but a movie about two children (one of whom happens to be a vampire), both of whom have been abused and are desperately lonely. The question has been raised by you and other other commentors as to whether Eli is deliberately manipulating Oskar to become her replacement protector. Imo, she isn't. She genuinely likes/loves him. That makes the end of the movie bittersweet as yes, both of them have found love/companionship with each other but Oskar will grow olderwhilst Eli won't and he will (presumably) have to murder people just like her previous protectors. But at least they were happy for a while. It is really a terribly sad movie. To be a girl (if she is a girl - that's another can of worms I won't open) and twelve forever. Great reaction!
it's not an original screenplay guys but adapted from a novel by the author of the book Swedish title Laat den ratt komma Inn I don't remember the author's name but he adapted his own novel to the screen. it's a brilliant film I saw it 10 times during its theatrical run snd I have Blu ray copy and I own a copy of the book which is just as brilliant. It's a faithful adaptation.
Let the Right One In is an apt title. It sticks to the old vampire mythology. The “invite” and “shower” sequences were well made, whereas the remake did not include the crucial shower scene. I like both films, but the original is far superior. John Ajvide Lindqvist did such excellent work for both the book and screenplay. I would suggest you guys give his 2018 Border a look. It is another fantastic take on another great folklore.
The relationship is terrible and beautiful at the same time. The score of the movie is amazing. You can see Oskar, falling in love with something that is like a wild thing. Imagine if you found a wild animal and you bonded with it. Eli can't help what she is. She was created too young to fight the instinct for survival like Virginia. But it's a lovely movie, sad, terrible and beautiful at the same time. Unique.
There is a sequal... Of sorts! A short story by the original author called 'Let the old dreams die'. Which reveals Eli's and Oscar's destiny together. I love the book and film Very much and so glad you reacted to it and enjoyed it.
@@binkytube It's not been made into a film. It's in an anthology of short stories by the same author called "Let The Old dreams Die" and the title story has a follow up to what happened to Oskar and Eli after the train journey we see at the end of the movie, as part of a background to the story.
Evening folks, A big thank you for viewing this film I’m pleased that you really enjoyed this movie. As you can see it’s not your typical vampire movie. It’s delicate and very haunting and quite different and that’s why I love this film. I’m pleased you both gave this film a good rating as this film is quite a rarity in itself, personally I would of rated this film higher as I believe it’s quite an exceptional film which also had a very high rating with rotten tomatoes. I would recommend you both view this again if you get the opportunity as it’s such a good film . I’m sure you guys will watch the American remake LET ME IN. My personal view on the remake it was unnecessary and not needed . I have seen the remake though curiosity and this film doesn’t even come close to the original. Again thank you both for this viewing of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN.
Another recent vampire movie you guys might like is a film called ‘Only Lovers Left Alive,’ starring Tom Hiddleston, Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt & Anton Yelchin. Its a fantastic cast, plus it was written & directed by the always awesome Jim Jarmusch. Give it a shot if you’re in the mood for a smaller, independent romance/horror film. ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’ is another interesting, recent vampire film that you might appreciate. It’s an Iranian filmmaker’s take on the vampire myth. I wouldn’t recommend doing either film for your channel, though, as they most likely would bring in very few views.
yeah i stumbled on this late one night and was blown away. the acting , the story and the visuals are awesome. i would give this an 8.8. truly a great film.
Matt Reeves made a remake of this movie, and if you're wondering who he is, he directed Cloverfield, Dawn and War Of the Planet Of The Apes, and the upcoming BATMAN movie.
''Salem's Lot'' (1979) by Tobe Hooper is no.1 favorite vampire movie. ''Let The Right One In'' (2008) is certainly up there in my top 10, if not so, in my top 5.
I don't know if the comment section is a good place to recommend movies but I would love it if you guys react to the Norwegian zombie movie: Død Snø (Dead Snow). First movie is IMO a great movie, the 2nd one feels like a parody of the first.
I like them, too. Even the American ones. Don't know what they're called in other countries, but in the US, they're usually called independent, art/art house, and/or "small" films
@@LA_HA Yes, the American ones are almost always better then the blockbusters. Especially now where half the big movies are based on comic books with endless sequels of the same damn movie. The problem is that this is what the world market wants from American movies.
@@norwegianblue2017 Well, it may be that people go to the movie theater to see blockbusters because they're the best way to see that particular kind of film. But, watch indies at home because you don't need a large screen with advanced visuals and audio for those. We're not buying tickets for those movies. We're buying movie subscription services, so it doesn't count in the same way. Plus, blockbusters tend to be more simple and fun. Indies require much more involvement to watch, so it's something people don't want to do all the time. After a long day at work, people want to relax rather than get into a heavier film. It's just a thought, thinking about how I tend to watch indies on Netflix and similar services for a few years now, versus the way I'd take a chance to watch them at the theater because it was inexpensive to do. It's just too expensive to do that anymore
@@LA_HA True, people are more apt to see dramas and comedies at home on the small screen. But then, these blockbusters also outsell on videos as well. Don't get me wrong, I can enjoy a big budget movie. My main complaint is that those big budget movies have largely lost their soul. I miss movies like Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lord of the Rings, etc.
I know most people (I guess) feel that Eli was grooming Oskar to be the new caretaker for them, but I still like to think that Eli felt "something" more Human and just wanted companionship etc.
I’m late to the party but I’m so glad you watched another Swedish film ☺️ the book is even more screwed up and brutal! The film crew actually came to my school looking for kids to play Eli and Oscar. I auditioned for the role of Eli, but didn’t get it!
Love you guys and keep up the good work! For your consideration: Bram Stokers Dracula (1992) is an absolute classic, if you're into the whole vampire mythology. It's very ambitious on a technical/filmmaking level and features a cast of actors that are very dear to me. However it is worth mentioning that this is considered to be THE classic, so if you're already well versed in the vampire myth, it's not gonna show you anything too unexpected (still a great story though). Also on a sidenote Van Helsing (2004) is great and worth checking out. It's definately schlocky, but the effects still hold up pretty well and it's a ton of fun. But be warned, both of these movies feature more theatre-like performances (overacting, camp, that sort of thing), but i personally love it. Also, both of these have pretty great and fitting scores, now that i think about it.
I read the book first and then got this movie. Brilliant film and really tried to do the book justice while having to leave out some details of Eli and her companion's backstory. To me in general it's a story about the need for real companionship, loyalty, and love no matter what condition your life is in. I'm glad this version put in the cat scene at least (CGI is expensive and I've seen worse so I will forgive it) but it's gruesome and shows something has changed in her that the remake left out. I also love the flashes of Eli when its true age is shown. I think Oscar and Eli 'love' each other and are going to be together in the only way they can....more than she was just needing a new companion to get her food.
After reading the book and watching both movies I've come to feel that Eli's just a manipulative parasite. It's not his fault that he is what he is, but considering his relationship with Hakan, and the nature and timing of his new relationship with Oskar, it very much feels like he's preying on their loneliness and vulnerability as a means to necessitate his blood lust, and even pitting them against one another in a round about way. Is there maybe a want for companionship? yeah, but apparently not enough to turn them and make them like him so that they wont grow resentful of Eli's mortality. It's all the more sinister when you consider Hakan's past and are left to contemplate the true nature of his relationship with Eli.
@@ItDoesntMatterReally Have you read the sequel short story in Let The Old Dreams Die? It's a horror collection but in the middle there's a good 15 or so pages that clear up a lot of things about their future.
@@ItDoesntMatterReally In my opinion how you described Eli is Abby Abby seems to just be manipulating Owen and he’s just a replacement for Thomas Abby groomed Thomas and knew him since he was a child but in my opinion Eli loves Oskar but Abby is just manipulating Owen
This is such a great movie. Am a proud Swede when I watch this. The effects are so low-key and well made that it makes it even more creepy and realistic. I do think she has genuine emotions for him, even if she didn't seem to care for the last "child"; even between the host and the parasite it can be symbiotic. They really portray that she cares about him and sees herself in him.
I hadn't watched this yet (because I'm a slow reading American lol) but after watching your review I immediately found a copy, watched it, then rewatched your review. Great movie, great reaction. You guys always pick the best stuff. Any plans on rewatching Ghostbusters for the channel before seeing the new movie? And again, nothing makes me laugh harder lately than Shaun's jump scares.
I watched this when it was first released in the States and I loved everything about it. I rented it and watched it about three times in a 24 hour period. Avoid the American remake, it's pointless and doesn't do the og justice. Another original vampire movie you guys need to check out is Near Dark starring Lance Henriksen and Bill Paxton
@@kuhpunkt no, it's pointless. It's flawed with continuity errors and terrible unneeded dialog, and pointless character development. There was no reason to remake a brand new, nearly perfect, foreign film.
Aww, I love how you have Nics&Nacs in the background! Love when the kings shoutout the queens of RUclips reactors! If anyone's looking for another good reactor, Alanda Parker is fantastic. She has some of the funniest quips I've ever heard.
The film as it stands can absolutely be interpreted as Oscar being Eli's future "caretaker". However, in the novel it's made clear that the relationship is more than Eli shopping for a caretaker, but a true friendship. The growing friendship between the two I found a truly moving aspect of the story. For Oscar's sake, Eli tries out paying someone to let her suck some of their blood (although I can't remember how or if she then solved that person turning). Also, the author later wrote a short story to show that Oscar did not become a future caretaker, but joined Eli as a vampire instead, working in tandem. (But his may open some potential plot holes in the original story, right? Not sure what to make of that short story.)
I always have a soft spot for Interview with the Vampire (I know! I just love campy Tom Cruise) From Dusk till Dawn and Bram Stoker's Dracula are obvious classics, but one you may not have watched, but I remember liking a lot as a kid was Near Dark, with Bill Paxton. Was a goodun!
One of the great vampire novels, besides Dracula, and done as a terrific film in this version. And you guys went right to it! Now you’ll have to find vampire movies that can measure up…
Interview with the Vampire is actually still a nice-to-watch movie. I just wish they'd continued with the series using the same actors instead of doing The Queen of the Damned, that was just awful ...
There aren't that many great vampire films, but "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is very much worth checking out. If you're interested in some early Joss Whedon there is the "Buffy the Vampire" movie. It's not good, but interesting concept that went on to be a better show.
This is arguably my second favorite vampire film, because its not scary but gets you on the edge of your seat! If I were to suggest another Vampire film to watch it would have to be 'Only Lovers Left Alive', probably my favorite film, such a fun take on vampires and the world they live in! Hope one day (if yall haven't seen it already) you'll react to it! Also, team vampire all the way (and not the sparkly kind ) 😋😁😄
I grew up on the old Hammer vampire movies with Christophe Lee and Vincent Price and I love them to this day. Let the right one in is something totally different but I love it equally.
I love this movie, its my alltime favorite and also the book is great, its kinda funny that some of JAL's books are even better (at least in my opinion). I rly wish there were movies of Little Star and Harbour.
I know this is like nine months after you posted this but in the book, the old man Eli travels with is actually a p*dophile, which is why he stuck around for so long. He didn't want Eli to meet up with Oskar because he could see the writing on the wall, so to speak. The author also wrote a follow-up short story showing how happy Eli and Oskar were afterwards since he did not like people interpreting it as Oskar becoming the "new" old man.
I saw this years ago but had forgotten how brutal it was. As far as vampire movies are concerned, I would recommend George A. Romero's Martin; it was Romero's personal favourite of his own movies. Extremely low budget and disturbing, with an interesting ambiguity as to the vampire status of its titular character and an extremely ironic conclusion. Also, the three-hour 1979 miniseries of Stephen King's Salem's Lot is a must-watch.
No point in telling the book is so much more because that's how it is 99 times out of a hundred. But I think it's worth to watch both versions since they chose different important details to skip or keep from the book. But if I remember it right none of the movies showed how Eli became a vampire (and castrated). That was a very important part to me, to hear about his mother.
the shot when he's underwater is sooo f**King insane. this film is filled with so many cool ideas!
In addition to being an utterly unique and original scene, the pool scene is a great rebirth scene with pushed down to drown and her pulling him out of the water with a touch of blood and he's reborn into his new life.
Thank you, I have always loved this film.
Yes, a baptism. If you read the book, they mention that Eli, means God.
@@dexterjankaren oh that's what the book of eli name means
@@aligmal5031 I'm more talking about the Let the Right One In book. In that book it was mentioned that the Bible says the name of God is Eli.
Nics&Nacs represent! Love when you have other reactors in the beginning.
It's a sweet touch.
Was going to comment the same, lol.
Hey, it's all about knowing what your competition is doing.
I normally am bored to tears by vampire films, but I adore this one!
Even by Interview with a vampire?
@@baronsengir187 Right! This & Interview are fantastic
Jason!? What would your mother say if she knew you were watching these kinds of videos!
Try 30 Days of Night, Vampyr ('32), Frightnight ('11), What we do in the Shadows, From Dusk till Dawn, Blade: Trinity, A Girl walks Home alone at Night, Mark of the Vampire, Lesbian Vampire Killers, The Lost Boys, Daybreakers, John Carpenter's Vampires. Not saying that all of those will not bore you, but those are different and/or remarkable. London after Midnight would fit in there also, but the original is lost, I can't manage to see the reconstruction, and I have the feeling that the reconstruction is for movie buffs, anyway (but man, have I pined after watching that movie since I first read about it, and plenty of other people have, too).
I absolutely adore this movie. One of the most hauntingly beautiful horror movies ever. The setting, score, acting, directing, cinematography, everything is so perfectly done. I need a 4K bluray release of this. It has its brutal horror and yet it's such a tender and sweet film, such a weird juxtaposition, but one that is handled so brilliantly here. That moment Eli says "I'm not a girl" and the shot of her scars tend to go under the radar a lot. You assume she means that she is a vampire, but she was actually a boy, castrated many, many years ago. I think the book goes into much more detail about this, the film leaves it more ambiguous, but it just adds another layer to this movie. So, so good!
For me this is definitely the perfect modern vampire film, it tells a great emotional story and has awesome special effects. Fright Night, Salem's Lot and Lost Boys are probably my other favorites but they're more of the classic variety vampires
I love this film. People give art house horror a bad rap, but when it’s this good, it’s my favorite genre. 9/10
who are these "people"?
A uniquely bewitching tale of humility, and the crucial ‘human’ need for companionship. Starkly contrasting its fantastical elements with a wintry setting and a haunting air of stillness, this is no routine vampire yarn. Apparently indifferent to the conventions of the genre, Director Tomas Alfredson instead frames events as a Kitchen Sink Drama, pinpointing themes of dejected youth, innocence and alienation. Images of silent streets, icicles and moonlit snowfall, lend an austere beauty, delicately highlighting the warmth that rests in the heart of this beguiling film. Elegant, strange, and quietly frightening, it is almost certainly the best Vampire film of the modern era.
Fun Fact: Eli was dubbed the entire movie, by an older actress That's why she has such a low and mature voice. Also that's why they would try to cover her mouth every chance they had.
I watched this film around 10 years ago, and it pretty much immediately became my most favourite movie at the time. It's been a long time since then and I've seen and experienced various cinematic masterpieces in between that time, but seriously, this reaction has brought me back to love this movie once again. It's quite an obscure movie, but its definitely a favourite that needs to be revisited once in a while.
Absolutely adore this movie. Was one of the two major inspirations for my first novella “Buddy”. Great undervalued flick for most audiences
Really glad you liked it. The book is great as well, with added bits that as you’re reading you think “yeah, i’m not surprised this didn’t make the film”
The scene in the basement will haunt me forever.
@@Lannisen If you don’t mind me asking, what happened in the basement?
@@dforman4770 Stuff that would break child welfare laws
@@rowanc88 ahhhh….
IMO this movie is better than the book. The book is good BUT it would have been a better book had they cut like 100 pages, (mostly the pages about the group of "Bar Flys" as they were mostly boring characters that offered very little to the overall story. The movie (for me) is basically the best parts of the book, with only minor parts from the book that would have been alright to add to the movie.
Book = 8/10 Movie 10/10, All Meat, No Fat
Hehe, Nici (aka Nics&Nacs) making a cheeky guest appearance in the background! Love her! You guys & her are the only reaction channels I watch! ☺
What a breath of fresh air this was when it came out and even now
I really enjoy foreign movies (love subtitles!) and this is so beautifully made. Very simple story with great characters. The "remake" just lost something in translation but still entertaining
According to Wiki: The novel ‘’Let the Right One In” presents Eli as an androgynous boy, castrated centuries before by a sadistic vampire nobleman. The film handles the issue of Eli's gender more ambiguously: a brief scene in which Eli changes into a dress offers a glimpse of a suggestive scar but no explicit elaboration. When Oskar asks Eli to become his girlfriend, Eli tries to tell Oskar "I'm not a girl".
From the Norwegian translation of the book (which is very close to the original Swedish) I got the impression that Eli did not view herself as a boy or a girl, but lacked the language to fully explain that, at least to Oskar.
Yeah, this has cropped up before but what's the relevance given you know - she's a VAMPIRE!!! Amazing how some people keep talking about her sex (as it it had any relevance at all - which in my opinion it doesn't). In the movies, she's definitely a girl which makes this double irrelevant. But we come back to the fact that she's a vampire so what relevance does her sex have? And that's the basis here - she's a vampire in the movie. The novel is irrelevant surely?
I hate how people try to avoid the fact this is a BOY Loving BOY romance lol
this is, besides the pool one, my favorite scene.
@@homeiswhereukeepurdealdoe ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lads, trust me. You both need to get on Devil's Backbone from Guillermo Del Toro. Another childhood-based film with a supernatural element to it. It's gorgeously made, brilliantly told, but keeps getting overshadowed by Pan's Labyrinth. Both films take place during the Spanish Civil War, but while Labyrinth is a dark fantasy, Backbone is a straight-up Ghost story set inside an orphanage.
Absolutely! I second this totally.
@@carlossaraiva8213 Cheers, dude
Great film, I think its Del Toro's best
@@bamainguy totally agree. Labyrinth gets all the praise, but this story has more moving parts, more heart and at times is tragically beautiful yet leaves you somehow optimistic.
@@bamainguy Yes. That and Pan's Labyrinth i think are his two greatest movies. And interestingly enough, both arespanish language films, made in his own native language.
I love that you guys are putting subliminal promos for other reactors on the TV 😊 its sweet of you guys!
I didn't even remember watching this movie - just from the name - but as soon as you started, I knew I watched and very much liked it. Cool reaction!
On one hand, I'm sad they didn't make the scene where Eli's past is explained... and on the other hand, I'm relieved. :,p
In short: Eli was born "Elias" 220 years ago. He was turned and castrated by a vampire in a sadistic ritual.
Also, the old man that Eli lived with at the start was a former school teacher. They met when he was depressed and had been fired from his job for "liking boys a bit too much"...
(Glad you two watched this, really enjoyed the full reaction as well 😊)
They do have that one shot showing a scar when Eli is getting dressed, but I've read a few comments where people think she had to be closed-up because of 'female things' (I roll my eyes because Eli isn't human and is in a child's body that won't mature)....that's why I always try to read the book...some things just won't be explained on film.
@@midnighthour733Yeah, the scar is the one hint we get in the movie of Eli's past. :,I
At least they leave out Håkan turning into an Eli obsessed sex Zombie.
@@midnighthour733 Totally off. It was a botched castration.
My favorite vampire films are Let the Right One In (and the book as well), Byzantium, Interview With The Vampire, and the first Underworld movie. I think I'm in the minority with this one, but I also liked the 2020 netflix Dracula series. They all brought something different to the vampire mythos in their stories. Glad you liked this film!
The author didn't like that a lot of people thought Oskar would end up like Hakan so he wrote a sequel called "Let the Old Dreams Die" where the train goes to Barcelona, and then Oskar and Eli mix blood like they were going to do earlier, and Oskar turns into a vampire.
This is in my top 3 movies of all time! Worth noting also that in the short story set after this you find out that Oskar actually becomes al vampire too.
What are the other 2
@@ilqar887 John Carpenter's The Thing followed by Rope by Alfred Hitchcock
“Let the Right One” In is a fantastic movie, one of my favorites in the vampire genre.
I recommend watching “Near Dark”. It’s another great vampire movie.
If you’re looking for a good werewolf movie, I recommend “Silver Bullet” or “Dog Soldiers”.
My absolute favorite vampire film! This movie has atmosphere for days and the actors are just fantastic especially Eli. Is truly one of the best horror films made.
Love, LOVE, L❤VE this film!! Such a brilliant piece of filmmaking. Highly original standout in a very tired sub genre trope, this subtly queer, perfectly paced, stylistically shot, deftly written, and immaculately performed minor masterpiece is truly one of a kind. Thank you for reacting to it 🙏
This looks so original. My favourite vampire film is 'Interview with the Vampire' totally recommend this
Thank you very much for this reaction. I recommended this movie about a year ago on your first video, but I wasn´t really expecting anything so I´m really glad you gave it a chance :o). Regarding your interpretation of Oscar´s future, it was probably influenced by remake, where Owen (Oscar) is heavilly implied to be a replacement caretaker for Abby (Eli). I will not get into details regarding original caretaker as he was explained by my fellow commenters. If you are interested, author written short sequel Let the old dreams die where we catch a glimpse of future regarding Oskar and Eli througt the eyes of train conductor.
SPOILER
Oskar becomes a vampire which makes Eli´s motives more clear.
Omg, the pool scene 👏🏼👏🏼 I immediately loved this movie and was 🙄when I heard it was remade.
my fav vampire movie of all time
Awesome you tackled this little underrated gem! One of the few takes on vampires in the recent years that was gory and scary AND still managed to squeeze a surprisingly endearing love story into it AND stayed cringe-free.
DAYBREAKERS is a great vampire movie that no one is reacting to. Stars Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Neill
I am so glad that you fellas watched and reviewed Let The Right One In. It is such a great film. Kudos boys.
Hands down, my favorite
El Orfanato (The Orphanage) Spanish film is also amazing please watch it.
I’m glad you are reacting to this not the remake.
The remake is pretty much the exact same movie frame for frame just different actors.
@@cflournoy1529 And missing scenes, changed characters, too much CGI.
I love that they show other youtubers. It’s s nice Shout out.
One of the most gorgeous, sad and moving films I’ve ever seen. It’s worth watching for everyone.
YES! You did the original Swedish! Love from a Finn living in Oz. Love this film.
A truly great movie, with chilling scenes that tickle your spine. And that ending. This is originally a book.
One of my favorite movies, PERIOD, regardless of genre. Brilliant writing, cinematography, and score
Let the right one in is probably my favourite vampire movie. What we do in the shadows would be second, totally different and it’s a comedy but bloody hilarious!. I think you guys would like it (if you haven’t seen it already).
Such a great film. Original and unique vampire film.
You might like Byzantium, it has similar themes.
Did you notice that the "girl" all through this from the start, isn't clothed for being outdoors in the winter.
What this movie really tells us is that being a vampire is being consigned to a living hell; even worse if you're a vampire child and therefore being outside "normal" human terms as you can't look after yourself.
This isn't a movie about vampires (or a vampire) but a movie about two children (one of whom happens to be a vampire), both of whom have been abused and are desperately lonely.
The question has been raised by you and other other commentors as to whether Eli is deliberately manipulating Oskar to become her replacement protector. Imo, she isn't. She genuinely likes/loves him. That makes the end of the movie bittersweet as yes, both of them have found love/companionship with each other but Oskar will grow olderwhilst Eli won't and he will (presumably) have to murder people just like her previous protectors. But at least they were happy for a while.
It is really a terribly sad movie. To be a girl (if she is a girl - that's another can of worms I won't open) and twelve forever.
Great reaction!
it's not an original screenplay guys but adapted from a novel by the author of the book Swedish title Laat den ratt komma Inn I don't remember the author's name but he adapted his own novel to the screen. it's a brilliant film I saw it 10 times during its theatrical run snd I have Blu ray copy and I own a copy of the book which is just as brilliant. It's a faithful adaptation.
Thanks for reacting to this film. You are helping spread the word of a great movie.
I am SO delighted you got to this one.
Let the Right One In is an apt title. It sticks to the old vampire mythology. The “invite” and “shower” sequences were well made, whereas the remake did not include the crucial shower scene. I like both films, but the original is far superior. John Ajvide Lindqvist did such excellent work for both the book and screenplay. I would suggest you guys give his 2018 Border a look. It is another fantastic take on another great folklore.
The title of it was taken from a Morrissey song the next book is called let the old dreams die
I LOVE Border! The acting is fantastic, and the effects amazing.
The relationship is terrible and beautiful at the same time. The score of the movie is amazing. You can see Oskar, falling in love with something that is like a wild thing. Imagine if you found a wild animal and you bonded with it. Eli can't help what she is. She was created too young to fight the instinct for survival like Virginia. But it's a lovely movie, sad, terrible and beautiful at the same time. Unique.
Best vampire movie ever. Heartbreaking soundtrack too.
There is a sequal... Of sorts! A short story by the original author called 'Let the old dreams die'. Which reveals Eli's and Oscar's destiny together. I love the book and film
Very much and so glad you reacted to it and enjoyed it.
There's a film, Let The Old Dreams Die? I can't find anything about the film.
@@binkytube It's not been made into a film. It's in an anthology of short stories by the same author called "Let The Old dreams Die" and the title story has a follow up to what happened to Oskar and Eli after the train journey we see at the end of the movie, as part of a background to the story.
Thank you @@jcorbett9620
Evening folks,
A big thank you for viewing this film I’m pleased that you really enjoyed this movie. As you can see it’s not your typical vampire movie. It’s delicate and very haunting and quite different and that’s why I love this film.
I’m pleased you both gave this film a good rating as this film is quite a rarity in itself, personally I would of rated this film higher as I believe it’s quite an exceptional film which also had a very high rating with rotten tomatoes.
I would recommend you both view this again if you get the opportunity as it’s such a good film .
I’m sure you guys will watch the American remake LET ME IN.
My personal view on the remake it was unnecessary and not needed . I have seen the remake though curiosity and this film doesn’t even come close to the original.
Again thank you both for this viewing of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN.
One of the best movie moments to me was the first time I saw those feet move across the water
If you haven’t all ready check out ‘30 Days of Night’ - it has a neat concept 😎
As long as you remember there are no sequels..
Btw, Thomas Alfredsson who directed this also directed the spy drama Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which I highly recommend.
I LOVE this film. So happy you two watched and enjoyed it!
Another recent vampire movie you guys might like is a film called ‘Only Lovers Left Alive,’ starring Tom Hiddleston, Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt & Anton Yelchin. Its a fantastic cast, plus it was written & directed by the always awesome Jim Jarmusch. Give it a shot if you’re in the mood for a smaller, independent romance/horror film.
‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’ is another interesting, recent vampire film that you might appreciate. It’s an Iranian filmmaker’s take on the vampire myth. I wouldn’t recommend doing either film for your channel, though, as they most likely would bring in very few views.
Gosh yes! I just loved both of these :D
I don't know if they'll like it because like many Jim Jarmusch movies, it doesn't really have a point, unlike this film.
@@CarrotFlowers421 Jarmusch might disagree lol
I swear I've heard of Only Lovers Left Alive, and thought of watching it.
yeah i stumbled on this late one night and was blown away. the acting , the story and the visuals are awesome. i would give this an 8.8. truly a great film.
You should do a reaction to Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass! It’s a masterpiece of a series
Matt Reeves made a remake of this movie, and if you're wondering who he is, he directed Cloverfield, Dawn and War Of the Planet Of The Apes, and the upcoming BATMAN movie.
They literally bring up the remake several times. One of them even saw it. Did you not watch the video before commenting?
''Salem's Lot'' (1979) by Tobe Hooper is no.1 favorite vampire movie. ''Let The Right One In'' (2008) is certainly up there in my top 10, if not so, in my top 5.
I don't know if the comment section is a good place to recommend movies but I would love it if you guys react to the Norwegian zombie movie: Død Snø (Dead Snow). First movie is IMO a great movie, the 2nd one feels like a parody of the first.
I'm glad you watched the Swedish one
I love these kinds of European films. The ones that don't try to be like blockbuster American films. This and The Vanishing are two of my favorites.
I like them, too. Even the American ones. Don't know what they're called in other countries, but in the US, they're usually called independent, art/art house, and/or "small" films
@@LA_HA Yes, the American ones are almost always better then the blockbusters. Especially now where half the big movies are based on comic books with endless sequels of the same damn movie. The problem is that this is what the world market wants from American movies.
@@norwegianblue2017 Well, it may be that people go to the movie theater to see blockbusters because they're the best way to see that particular kind of film. But, watch indies at home because you don't need a large screen with advanced visuals and audio for those. We're not buying tickets for those movies. We're buying movie subscription services, so it doesn't count in the same way.
Plus, blockbusters tend to be more simple and fun. Indies require much more involvement to watch, so it's something people don't want to do all the time. After a long day at work, people want to relax rather than get into a heavier film.
It's just a thought, thinking about how I tend to watch indies on Netflix and similar services for a few years now, versus the way I'd take a chance to watch them at the theater because it was inexpensive to do. It's just too expensive to do that anymore
@@LA_HA True, people are more apt to see dramas and comedies at home on the small screen. But then, these blockbusters also outsell on videos as well. Don't get me wrong, I can enjoy a big budget movie. My main complaint is that those big budget movies have largely lost their soul. I miss movies like Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lord of the Rings, etc.
I know most people (I guess) feel that Eli was grooming Oskar to be the new caretaker for them, but I still like to think that Eli felt "something" more Human and just wanted companionship etc.
Such a fantastic movie. A great character piece and very original, so glad you guys liked it!
Omg you got my girl in the background of the intro!
I’m late to the party but I’m so glad you watched another Swedish film ☺️ the book is even more screwed up and brutal!
The film crew actually came to my school looking for kids to play Eli and Oscar. I auditioned for the role of Eli, but didn’t get it!
Wow seriously? I love this film and the book and it's gotten me interested in everything Swedish! Hope to visit someday.
Love what yall said it's just so original compared too other vampire movies
Just a cheeky Insidious cameo 😉 Thanks guys!
Love you guys and keep up the good work! For your consideration: Bram Stokers Dracula (1992) is an absolute classic, if you're into the whole vampire mythology. It's very ambitious on a technical/filmmaking level and features a cast of actors that are very dear to me. However it is worth mentioning that this is considered to be THE classic, so if you're already well versed in the vampire myth, it's not gonna show you anything too unexpected (still a great story though).
Also on a sidenote Van Helsing (2004) is great and worth checking out. It's definately schlocky, but the effects still hold up pretty well and it's a ton of fun. But be warned, both of these movies feature more theatre-like performances (overacting, camp, that sort of thing), but i personally love it.
Also, both of these have pretty great and fitting scores, now that i think about it.
I read the book first and then got this movie. Brilliant film and really tried to do the book justice while having to leave out some details of Eli and her companion's backstory. To me in general it's a story about the need for real companionship, loyalty, and love no matter what condition your life is in. I'm glad this version put in the cat scene at least (CGI is expensive and I've seen worse so I will forgive it) but it's gruesome and shows something has changed in her that the remake left out. I also love the flashes of Eli when its true age is shown. I think Oscar and Eli 'love' each other and are going to be together in the only way they can....more than she was just needing a new companion to get her food.
After reading the book and watching both movies I've come to feel that Eli's just a manipulative parasite. It's not his fault that he is what he is, but considering his relationship with Hakan, and the nature and timing of his new relationship with Oskar, it very much feels like he's preying on their loneliness and vulnerability as a means to necessitate his blood lust, and even pitting them against one another in a round about way. Is there maybe a want for companionship? yeah, but apparently not enough to turn them and make them like him so that they wont grow resentful of Eli's mortality. It's all the more sinister when you consider Hakan's past and are left to contemplate the true nature of his relationship with Eli.
@@ItDoesntMatterReally Have you read the sequel short story in Let The Old Dreams Die? It's a horror collection but in the middle there's a good 15 or so pages that clear up a lot of things about their future.
@@SadenIsWatchin I have not. I shall definitely seek that out.
@@ItDoesntMatterReally I stand corrected, it's directly at the end of the book.
@@ItDoesntMatterReally In my opinion how you described Eli is Abby Abby seems to just be manipulating Owen and he’s just a replacement for Thomas Abby groomed Thomas and knew him since he was a child but in my opinion Eli loves Oskar but Abby is just manipulating Owen
One of my favourite films. Hauntingly beautiful and affecting. Just wonderful.
This is such a great movie. Am a proud Swede when I watch this. The effects are so low-key and well made that it makes it even more creepy and realistic. I do think she has genuine emotions for him, even if she didn't seem to care for the last "child"; even between the host and the parasite it can be symbiotic. They really portray that she cares about him and sees herself in him.
"but oskar, im not a girl"
"well bitch, u wanna go steady or not?"
when kids go right
I hadn't watched this yet (because I'm a slow reading American lol) but after watching your review I immediately found a copy, watched it, then rewatched your review. Great movie, great reaction. You guys always pick the best stuff. Any plans on rewatching Ghostbusters for the channel before seeing the new movie?
And again, nothing makes me laugh harder lately than Shaun's jump scares.
I watched this when it was first released in the States and I loved everything about it. I rented it and watched it about three times in a 24 hour period. Avoid the American remake, it's pointless and doesn't do the og justice.
Another original vampire movie you guys need to check out is Near Dark starring Lance Henriksen and Bill Paxton
It's not pointless. It's more streamlined. Great actors. Great music. Great style. Matt Reeves ffs!
Near Dark is one of my fave vamp films
@@kuhpunkt no, it's pointless. It's flawed with continuity errors and terrible unneeded dialog, and pointless character development. There was no reason to remake a brand new, nearly perfect, foreign film.
@@kuhpunkt Great rip off
Agreed. I saw this gem back in 2008 and wasn't disappointed. Salem's Lot is another good one.
that was Morse Code on the box at the end. Just realized it. TY!!!
Aww, I love how you have Nics&Nacs in the background! Love when the kings shoutout the queens of RUclips reactors!
If anyone's looking for another good reactor, Alanda Parker is fantastic. She has some of the funniest quips I've ever heard.
Alanda Parker is my go-to reactor when I'm feeling low. She can cheer me up like no one else!
Alanda Parker is observant and really funny. She's a great reactor.
Glad you guys reviewed this one...
This is one of the greatest vampire films ever!
The film as it stands can absolutely be interpreted as Oscar being Eli's future "caretaker". However, in the novel it's made clear that the relationship is more than Eli shopping for a caretaker, but a true friendship. The growing friendship between the two I found a truly moving aspect of the story. For Oscar's sake, Eli tries out paying someone to let her suck some of their blood (although I can't remember how or if she then solved that person turning). Also, the author later wrote a short story to show that Oscar did not become a future caretaker, but joined Eli as a vampire instead, working in tandem. (But his may open some potential plot holes in the original story, right? Not sure what to make of that short story.)
besides this one, my favourite vampire movies probably are interview with the vampire and byzantium (both directed by neil jordan)
WARNING!! Do not turn up the volume until AFTER the intro, or say goodbye to your eardrums.
I always have a soft spot for Interview with the Vampire (I know! I just love campy Tom Cruise)
From Dusk till Dawn and Bram Stoker's Dracula are obvious classics, but one you may not have watched, but I remember liking a lot as a kid was Near Dark, with Bill Paxton. Was a goodun!
I think this was the first movie to explain what happens if a vampire enters a home without an invitation.
I think so, too.
This movie is a masterpiece. Good choice. :)
Yes! Best vampire movie of the last 20 years. Glad you guys watched it
I just watched this movie last week. I love it!
'Less is more' :)
BTW! Have you guys seen 'Interview with the Vampire' from 1994?
One of the great vampire novels, besides Dracula, and done as a terrific film in this version. And you guys went right to it! Now you’ll have to find vampire movies that can measure up…
Interview with the Vampire is actually still a nice-to-watch movie. I just wish they'd continued with the series using the same actors instead of doing The Queen of the Damned, that was just awful ...
There aren't that many great vampire films, but "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is very much worth checking out.
If you're interested in some early Joss Whedon there is the "Buffy the Vampire" movie. It's not good, but interesting concept that went on to be a better show.
This is arguably my second favorite vampire film, because its not scary but gets you on the edge of your seat!
If I were to suggest another Vampire film to watch it would have to be 'Only Lovers Left Alive', probably my favorite film, such a fun take on vampires and the world they live in! Hope one day (if yall haven't seen it already) you'll react to it!
Also, team vampire all the way (and not the sparkly kind ) 😋😁😄
I grew up on the old Hammer vampire movies with Christophe Lee and Vincent Price and I love them to this day. Let the right one in is something totally different but I love it equally.
I like this one much more than the remake.
The remake was decent but shite.
both American and foreign versions are amazing
I love this movie, its my alltime favorite and also the book is great, its kinda funny that some of JAL's books are even better (at least in my opinion). I rly wish there were movies of Little Star and Harbour.
The book is about bullying and it’s extremely more sadistic then the film so you really feel for Oscar and his suffering
Another great and underappreciated vampire film from 2014 is, a girl walks home alone at night. I think it will be right up your street.
I know this is like nine months after you posted this but in the book, the old man Eli travels with is actually a p*dophile, which is why he stuck around for so long. He didn't want Eli to meet up with Oskar because he could see the writing on the wall, so to speak. The author also wrote a follow-up short story showing how happy Eli and Oskar were afterwards since he did not like people interpreting it as Oskar becoming the "new" old man.
I saw this years ago but had forgotten how brutal it was. As far as vampire movies are concerned, I would recommend George A. Romero's Martin; it was Romero's personal favourite of his own movies. Extremely low budget and disturbing, with an interesting ambiguity as to the vampire status of its titular character and an extremely ironic conclusion. Also, the three-hour 1979 miniseries of Stephen King's Salem's Lot is a must-watch.
No point in telling the book is so much more because that's how it is 99 times out of a hundred.
But I think it's worth to watch both versions since they chose different important details to skip or keep from the book.
But if I remember it right none of the movies showed how Eli became a vampire (and castrated). That was a very important part to me, to hear about his mother.