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Let Me In Plot Synopsis:
In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the twelve year-old Owen is a lonely and outcast boy bullied in school by Kenny and two other classmates; at home, Owen dreams of avenging himself against the trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old next door neighbor, Abby, who only appears during the night in the playground of their building. Meanwhile, Abby's father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby, who is actually an ancient vampire. Abby advises Owen to fight Kenny; however, soon he discovers that she is a vampire, and he feels fear and love for the girl. Meanwhile a police officer is investigating the murder cases, believing that it is a satanic cult.
Cloverfield"s Matt Reeves adapts Tomas Alfredson"s cult Swedish hit Let the Right One In with this remake for the Overture/Hammer Films production. The horror pic, based on author John Ajvide Lindqvist"s novel, concerns a bullied 12-year-old boy (The Road"s Kodi Smit-McPhee) whose friendship with a new female neighbor (Chloe Moretz) coincides with a series of bloody murders in their small town.
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Let Me In Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2010 (more 2010 movies)
Box Office: $12,134,935
Awards: 14
Nominations: 28
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Sweden
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Let Me In Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 01, 2010, Netflix: Mar 31, 2018
Writers: Matt Reeves, John Ajvide Lindqvist
Producers: Tobin Armbrust, Alexander Yves Brunner, Vicki Dee Rock, Guy East, Philip Elway, Donna Gigliotti, Robert Kessel, Jillian Longnecker, Fredrik Malmberg, Andy Mayson, Carl Molinder, John Nordling, Simon Oakes, John Ptak, Marc Schipper, Nigel Sinclair
Editors: Stan Salfas
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Let Me In Plot Synopsis:
In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the twelve year-old Owen is a lonely and outcast boy bullied in school by Kenny and two other classmates; at home, Owen dreams of avenging himself against the trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old next door neighbor, Abby, who only appears during the night in the playground of their building. Meanwhile, Abby's father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby, who is actually an ancient vampire. Abby advises Owen to fight Kenny; however, soon he discovers that she is a vampire, and he feels fear and love for the girl. Meanwhile a police officer is investigating the murder cases, believing that it is a satanic cult.
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Let Me In (2010) Cast (Click to Expand)
Let Me In Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kodi Smit-McPhee | ... | Owen |
| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... | Abby |
| Richard Jenkins | ... | The Father |
| Cara Buono | ... | Owen''s Mother |
| Elias Koteas | ... | The Policeman |
| Sasha Barrese | ... | Virginia |
| Dylan Kenin | ... | Larry |
| Chris Browning | ... | Jack |
| Ritchie Coster | ... | Mr. Zoric |
| Dylan Minnette | ... | Kenny |
| Jimmy ''Jax'' Pinchak | ... | Mark (as Jimmy Jax Pinchak) |
| Nicolai Dorian | ... | Donald |
| Rebekah Wiggins | ... | Nurse |
| Seth Adkins | ... | High School Kid |
| Ashton Moio | ... | Lanky Kid |
| Brett DelBuono | ... | Kenny''s Brother |
| Gwendolyn Apple | ... | Girl in Pool |
| Colin Moretz | ... | Video Arcade Counterman |
| Rowbie Orsatti | ... | Scottie Tate |
| Brenda Wehle | ... | Principal |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kodi Smit-McPhee (b. June 13, 1996) – Owen
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Kodi-Smit-McPhee | Kodi-Smit-Mcphee | Kodi Smit McPhee | Kodi McPhee | Kodi Smit - Chloë Grace Moretz (b. February 10, 1997) – Abby
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Chloe Grace | Kuroe Gurêsu Morettsu | Chloe Grace Moretz | Chloe Moretz | Chloë Moretz - Richard Jenkins (b. May 4, 1947) – The Father
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Cara Buono (b. March 1, 1971) – Owen''s Mother
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Elias Koteas (b. March 11, 1961) – The Policeman
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Sasha Barrese (b. April 24, 1981) – Virginia
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Alexandra Barrese - Dylan Kenin – Larry
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Chris Browning – Jack
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Ritchie Coster (b. July 1, 1967) – Mr. Zoric
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Richie Coster - Dylan Minnette (b. December 29, 1996) – Kenny
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jimmy ''Jax'' Pinchak (b. February 16, 1996) – Mark (as Jimmy Jax Pinchak)
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Jimmy Jax Pinchak | Jimmy Pinchak - Nicolai Dorian – Donald
- Rebekah Wiggins (b. June 14, 1982) – Nurse
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Seth Adkins (b. October 30, 1989) – High School Kid
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Seth E. Adkins - Ashton Moio (b. December 22, 1991) – Lanky Kid
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Aston Moio
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