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]

Let the Wrong One In
Theatrical release poster
Directed byConor McMahon
Written byConor McMahon
Based on
Produced by
  • Trisha Flood
  • Julianne Forde
  • Michael Lavelle
  • Ruth Treacy
Starring
CinematographyMichael Lavelle
Edited byBrian Philip Davis
Music byLiam Bates
Production
company
Workshed Films
Distributed byWildcard Distribution[1]
Release dates
  • September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) (Fantastic Fest)
  • January 20, 2023 (2023-01-20) (Ireland)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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]

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