How to watch

Let the Right One In tells the story of Oskar, a lonely, bullied boy who forms an unusual friendship with Eli, the mysterious child who moves in next door — and who turns out to be a vampire. Tomas Alfredson's 2008 Swedish film is considered one of the best vampire movies ever made, combining chilling horror with a tender coming-of-age story set in a snowy Stockholm suburb.

🕐 Release Order

Here are all the screen adaptations in the order they were released.

1. Let the Right One In (2008)
2. Let Me In (2010)
3. Let the Right One In (2022)

Each version is a separate adaptation of the same novel. Let Me In, directed by Matt Reeves and produced by Hammer Films, moves the story to New Mexico, while the 2022 Showtime series reimagines it in present-day New York.

📖 Story Chronology

By setting, the adaptations progress from the early 1980s to the present day.

1. Let the Right One In (2008) — Blackeberg, Sweden, early 1980s
2. Let Me In (2010) — Los Alamos, New Mexico, 1983
3. Let the Right One In (2022) — New York City, present day

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 2008 Swedish original. It's atmospheric, haunting and essential viewing for horror fans. If you enjoyed it, Let Me In is one of the rare remakes that stands proudly on its own, with excellent performances from Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloë Grace Moretz. The 2022 series, starring Demián Bichir, takes the most liberties and ran for a single season, so treat it as an optional expansion.

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