Let The Right One In

TV Bits: 'Percy Jackson', 'Betty', 'Scary Stories For Young Foxes', 'That Damn Michael Che', 'The Kominsky Method', 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' And More

By Chris Evangelista May 7th, 2021

In this edition of TV Bits: Michael Rapaport is starring in a TV series about shoe designer and entrepreneur Steve Madden. Disney is currently looking for their Percy Jackson lead. Noah Centineo gets his own Netflix series. Watch a trailer for Betty season 2. Lena Heady will produce and star in Scary Stories For Young Foxes. Check out a…

'Let The Right One In' TV Series Heads To Showtime With Demián Bichir Starring

By Ben Pearson March 15th, 2021

Demián Bichir (The Hateful Eight) is set to star in a Let the Right One In TV series for Showtime, remaking the modern vampire movie for the small screen.

Chilling, Vampiric, And Romantic Comics To Read After You Revisit 'Let The Right One In'

By /Film Staff October 23rd, 2018

In this edition of Comic Book Drive-In, we take a look at comics like Let the Right One In, the modern masterpiece about Swedish vampires.

TV Bits: 'Outlander,' 'Let The Right One In,' 'Trust,' Keanu Reeves, And 'Grace And Frankie,

By Jack Giroux April 16th, 2017

In today's edition of TV Bits, get updates on Danny Boyle's FX series, a new show with Keanu Reeves, and a Three Days of the Condor-inspired series.

'Let The Right One In' TV Series Pilot Gets 'Doctor Who' Director

By Peter Sciretta October 5th, 2016

TNT has ordered a Let the Right One In TV Series pilot, based on the book which spawned two film adaptations. Find out how the series will change the story.

VOTD: A Side-By-Side Comparison Of Movies And Their Remakes

By Ethan Anderton March 7th, 2016

A new video has a series of modern movie remakes compared to the original films that inspired them in a side-by-side comparison. Check it out!

A&E Developing 'Let The Right One In' TV Series

By Russ Fischer March 17th, 2015

The latest film-to-TV development is based on a Swedish film already remade in the US, as A&E begins development on a Let the Right One In TV series.

Cool Stuff: Tyler Stout's Poster For 'Let The Right One In'

By Russ Fischer August 26th, 2010

Tyler Stout has done a new poster for Let the Right One In for a show organized by design group AllCity Media. The show was organized "to help AllCity celebrate 10 years of design for film," and features a variety of artists doing new posters for films like Moon, Spirited Away, Old Joy and Let…

Cool Stuff: Toronto After Dark Film Festival Posters

By Peter Sciretta August 24th, 2010

To celebrate the five year anniversary of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Phantom City Creative has crafted a series of 5 limited edition posts based on some of the popular films which screened at the festival. Each of the posters is a 11? x 17? digital print, with editions of only 66. $20 each…

First Look: Chloe Moretz In Let Me In

By Russ Fischer May 7th, 2010

News of a remake of Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In generated a lot of heat, and no small amount of anger. (The remake was announced before the original had been properly released in the US.) But some of the bile dissolved when people got a chance to see Let Me In star…

Let Me In Director Matt Reeves Offers Further Thoughts On Remaking A Cult Classic, Defends Against Twilight Comparisons

By Devindra Hardawar January 20th, 2010

More than a year ago, we ran a story explaining why Cloverfield director Matt Reeves wanted to remake the beloved Swedish horror film, Let the Right One In. His personal take on the material led me to believe that perhaps Let Me In could actually end up being a worthwhile American take on the material.…

Let Me In Gets October 2010 Release

By Peter Sciretta January 6th, 2010

Overture Films has announced a release date for Matt Reeves' Let Me In, the American adaptation of Let the Right One In. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 1st, 2010. Currently shooting in New Mexico, the film directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road), Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) and Oscar®…

Let The Right One In Remake Cast Announced

By Brendon Connelly October 1st, 2009

An official press release from Overture Films has named three stars of Matt Reeves' Let Me In, adapted from the novel Let the Right One In. They are Kodi Smitt McPhee, Chloe Moretz and Richard Jenkins. There's lovely for you. Reeves is quouted as saying "Kodi, Chloe, and Richard are my absolute dream cast. I…

Matt Reeves' Let The Right One In Remake Casting Rumors

By Brendon Connelly September 23rd, 2009

Update: Overture Films has informed us that Philip Seymour Hoffman has not been cast in Let Me In, but did not comment on the other cast names listed in the story. Apparently a press release announcing the full cast will hit later this week, so keep checking back. The original story follows below: There's a…

Nicole Kidman To Star In Tomas Alfredson's The Danish Girl, His Follow-Up To Let The Right One In

By Hunter Stephenson September 15th, 2009

If this post necessitated a lemon wedge on the side it would be The Kinks' "Lola." Swedish director Tomas Alfredson, responsible for one of the best films of last year, Let the Right One In, has decided to follow up with The Danish Girl. The project is an adaptation of the fictionalized book and account…

Let Me In Movie Posters

By Peter Sciretta July 16th, 2009

Posters have been removed at request of Hammer Films. /Film reader Adam W sent over these concept posters for Let Me In, Matt Reeves' remake/adaptation of Let The Right One In. From what I understand, these are promotional concepts used to sell the movie in international markets. But it gives you an idea of what…

The Road's Kodi Smit-McPhee May Let The Right One In

By Russ Fischer July 13th, 2009

Moviehole reports than in a pull-out section of the Melbourne, Australia paper The Herald-Sun young actor Kodi Smit-McPhee (seen alongside Eric Bana in Romulus, My Father and co-star of The Road) mentioned that he was up for one of the two lead roles in the American remake of Let the Right One In. Moviehole doesn't…

Update: Let The Right One In American Remake

By Peter Sciretta June 30th, 2009

As you know, Let the Right One In was one of our favorite movies of last year. And you might also remember, the Swedish vampire coming of age film is getting an American remake by Cloverfield director Matt Reeves. It has been a while since we've written an update on the project, but Reeves' recent…

Magnolia Thinks Bloggers Should Chill Out About Let The Right One In's Subtitles

By David Chen April 2nd, 2009

About a week ago, we reported on the fact that the North American DVD/Blu-Ray release for Tomas Alfredson's Let The Right One In had its subtitles completely butchered. Understandably, many fans of the DVD were incensed and took to the interwebs to voice their discontentment. The din grew so loud that Magnet/Magnolia responded by adding…

/Filmcast Ep. 44 - Monsters Vs. Aliens (GUEST: Matt Singer From IFC)

By Slashfilmcast February 27th, 2019

In this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley debate the retitling of The Karate Kid, praise the tremendous new trailer for Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are, ridicule the changed subtitles of Let the Right One In's home video release, and delve into the merits of Universal Soldier: The…

Magnet Plans To Fix Let The Right One In Subtitles, But Not Offering Exchanges

By Peter Sciretta March 25th, 2009

Yesterday we told you that the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Let The Right One In featured drastically altered subtitles from the theatrical release -- horribly dumbed down, and missing much of the dark humor of the original critically acclaimed release. Fans of the film were outraged (which they should be), and Magnet Releasing has finally issued…

Who Changed The Subtitles For The Let The Right One In DVD Release?

By Peter Sciretta March 24th, 2009

As you already know, one of my favorite indie gems of last year was Tomas Alfredson's Swedish adaptation of Let The Right One In. The film got a small release in the U.S. by Magnolia's genre label Magnet Releasing. But I'm sure with only 50 screens (at peak), chances are many of you didn't get…

This Week In DVD: Role Models, Milk, South Park (Season 12), Transporter 3, And More

By Adam Quigley March 10th, 2009

This Week in DVD is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s. Please don't take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they're meant not to be reviews but rather previews that include the…

/Filmcast Ep. 31 - Frost/Nixon (GUESTS: Erik Davis And William Goss From Cinematical)

By Slashfilmcast February 27th, 2019

In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra, and Adam lament the removal of Stephen Chow from The Green Hornet, discuss whether or not a Schwarzenneger cameo would be a good idea for Terminator Salvation, and evaluate the early movie careers of Seth Gordon and Frank Miller. Special guests Erik Davis and William Goss join…

The 2008 International Watch List

By Peter Sciretta December 22nd, 2008

The International Watch List is just like The Black List but instead of unproduced screenplays, over fifty US film executives and their assistants vote on their favorite foreign-released films released in 2008. Thanks to QuietEarth, we have the full list below. I haven't seen all of the selections (or the majority for that matter), but…

Matt Reeves Explains Why He's Remaking Let The Right One In

By Peter Sciretta November 14th, 2008

As you know, Let the Right One In was one of our favorite movies this year. And you might also remember, the Swedish vampire coming of age adaptation is getting an American remake. MTV was able to talk with director Matt Reeves, who gave some details and reassurances about the project. “I see the film…

The /Filmcast Interview: Tomas Alfredson (Let The Right One In)

By David Chen May 23rd, 2009

The /Filmcast Interview is a series of conversations with actors, directors, and other key figures from the entertainment industry. In this episode, David speaks with Tomas Alfredson, the director of Let the Right One In, about his film's success, its aesthetic, and its reception at international film festivals. Let the Right One In will be…