Summary

King loves the 2010 horror film Let Me In, praising its unique take on a vampire story.
Let Me In presents relatable characters and emotions, unlike traditional vampire movies.
Fans can stream Let Me In on various platforms for free to enjoy King's recommended film.

Stephen King has talked about the unique experience of having most of his work adapted for film and TV, and 2025 has been a memorable time for King adaptations. From the smart kids in the MGM+ series The Institute to the emotional experiences of relatable characters in The Life of Chuck, these TV shows and movies have been compelling and fun. Although some of King's past adaptations have fallen short, and the 2024 movie Salem's Lot isn't that exciting, he's having a good 2025.

King doesn't hide his true feelings when he doesn't like a movie or a certain performance, but he's also enthusiastic about his favorites. He's such a big pop culture fan that he even wrote a column for Entertainment Weekly called "The Pop of King" that was published from 2003 to 2011. Several years ago, King shared a list of movies that he enjoyed from the past year, and he was thrilled with one remake of a horror movie.

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Stephen King Praised Let Me In, The Dark Remake Of A Swedish Vampire Movie

Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Grace Moretz in Let Me In

Stephen King is a fan of the 2010 horror movie remake Let Me In, which tells a moving and at times, hard to watch, story of a pre-teen and their complicated relationship with a vampire. In a column for Entertainment Weekly, King shared his favorite 2010 movies and said Let Me In is "the best remake of the year" and "the best horror film of the decade." King described it as:

"Moving and bloodthirsty, tender and horrifying, sweet and gruesome."

King also wrote:

"It's a story of teenage love and loss that makes the Twilight films look pallid by comparison."

Let Me In is a remake of the 2008 Swedish horror film Let The Right One In, which has a devastating ending and an overall creepy and sad tone. Let Me In tells the story of Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who meets his new neighbor Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), who turns out to be a vampire. While Matt Reeves is known for directing The Batman and he's currently working on the highly anticipated The Batman - Part II, he also did a great job directing Let Me In. Both this remake and his 2008 film Cloverfield have atmospheric settings, a clear point of view, and relatable characters. Although Abby is a supernatural creature, her struggles to fit in and feel loved are grounded in reality.

As King pointed out, Let Me In does something different from the popular vampire movie Twilight. Rather than focusing on battle scenes between fighting vampire groups or huge action scenes, it's a quieter movie about the emotional experience that the two main characters go through. Since the first Twilight movie was released in 2008 and the final one came out in 2012, Let Me In was released around the same time, and it makes sense that King would compare them. Like King's horror stories, the movie captures the emotions of its young main characters perfectly and treats them with admiration and respect. Owen and Abby have a lot in common with the Losers Club from IT as they get bullied and wonder if they fit in.

Let Me In has a high Rotten Tomatoes rating of 88% and a slightly lower Popcornmeter score of 76%, and it received several positive reviews when it was released. While King has recommended several horror movies throughout his career, it's particularly interesting when he shares his take on a vampire story. Salem's Lot, which is about a small town filled with vampires, is one of King's best-known and celebrated works. If King is a fan of another story about these paranormal creatures, that means a lot.

Where Can Fans Stream The 2010 Horror Remake Let Me In?

Let Me In is streaming on a few different services: Plex, Hoopla, Kanopy, and The Roku Channel. It's free on every service except for The Roku Channel, which is free with ads. The original movie, Let The Right One In, is available on the same streaming platforms.

While audiences are always ready for a fresh and creative take on vampire movies, both Let The Right One In and the 2010 remake offer something compelling. If King's fans want to check out the 2024 movie adaptation of his book Salem's Lot, which also deals with vampires, they can watch it on HBO Max. Fans can also rent the 1979 film on Amazon Video or AppleTV.

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