Let the Wrong One In
2021 Irish horror comedy movie
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Let the Wrong One In is a 2021 Irish horror comedy film written and directed by Conor McMahon. The film stars Karl Rice, Eoin Duffy, Hilda Fay, Lisa Haskins and Anthony Head.[2] Let the Wrong One In was shown at festivals in 2021 but did not go on general release in Ireland until 2023. It received positive critical response.[3]
by John Ajvide Lindqvist
- Trisha Flood
- Julianne Forde
- Michael Lavelle
- Ruth Treacy
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| Directed by | Conor McMahon |
| Written by | Conor McMahon |
| Based on | Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist |
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| Cinematography | Michael Lavelle |
| Edited by | Brian Philip Davis |
| Music by | Liam Bates |
Production company | Workshed Films |
| Distributed by | Wildcard Distribution[1] |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Plot
Cast
Production
The film is loosely based on the 2004 novel Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist and the 2008 Swedish-language film also named the same, which too is based on the 2004 novel.[4] It was shot on location in various sites around Dublin, including the tourist attraction Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula (now closed).[5][6]
Release and reception
The film premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on 24 September 2021.[7]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 16 reviews.[8]
Let the Wrong One In won Best Visual Effects at the 2021 Screamfest Horror Film Festival.[9] It was nominated for the Discovery Award at the 2022 Dublin International Film Festival.[10] Conor McMahon was nominated for Best Director and Best Script at the 19th Irish Film & Television Awards.[11]
