THE VAULT

Let the Right One In (2008) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.9/100

Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years, and she just moved in next door.

The Premise

When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Vampire, Romantic Horror, Let the Right One In taps into fundamental fears. The 7.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of based on novel or book, vampire, sweden continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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