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'Let The Right One In' Creeps Onto the London Stage
12-13-2013

(Photo via WENN / © Magnolia Pictures)
In 2008, a
small Swedish film directed by Thomas Alfredsoncaptured the hearts of fans who favor twisted, dark stories. The
film was a simple tale focusing on a young boy and his mysterious
neighbor (who turns out to have more of a bite than first
expected). Unlike the popular Twilight franchise, Let
the Right One In was not a mushy romance -- the story tackled
bullying, alienation, AIDS anxiety, and sorrow in a carefully
constructed manner. Although Let the Right One In did not
go on to become a major commercial success, the film did inspire an
American remake (Let Me In) starring Chloe Grace
Moretz that was just as powerful as its Swedish
predecessor.
- Sarah Osman, YH Staff