Let the Wrong One In
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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 |
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]
Plot
[edit | edit source]Dublin supermarket worker Matt is too nice for his own good. When his older, estranged brother Deco is turned into a vampire, he’s faced with a dilemma.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Karl Rice - Matt [3]
- Eoin Duffy - Deco [3]
- Anthony Head - Henry the taxi driver [3]
- Hilda Fay - Matt & Deco's mother [3]
- Mary Murray - Sheila (Henry's fiance) [3]
- David Pearse
- Lisa Haskins
- Laura Murray
- Denise McCormack
- Bríd Ní Chomain
- Amy Coleman
- Aisling McArdle
Production
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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]
References
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External links
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