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Let the Wrong One In (2021) poster

Let the Wrong One In

dir. Conor McMahon · 2021

Being alive often involves difficult choices about loyalty and the consequences of our relationships.

Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Comedic / Dark
Look
vibrant yet gritty, melding suburban realism with fantastical elements
Structure
linear with flashbacks revealing character dynamics
Plot

16 year old Matt is a little too nice for his own good, and when he discovers that his older, estranged brother Deco has turned into a vampire, he's faced with a dilemma: will he risk his own life to help his sibling, with blood being thicker than water; or will he stake him before he spreads the infection further?

Why watch

"Let the Wrong One In" is a whimsical yet darkly comedic exploration of sibling loyalty in the face of a supernatural crisis, blending absurd humor with heartfelt moments. This film invites viewers into a fantastical suburban world where love and danger coexist, making for a unique coming-of-age tale that challenges the boundaries of family ties.

Cultural context
the struggles of familial relationshipsthe rise of horror-comedy hybridscontemporary youth culturesuburban isolation
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