the bitch kit.

I’m not really the type who usually would post something about movies I’ve seen but since Hollywood came up with a version of a movie that I really love, I felt strongly enough to write about it. I may be judging the Hollywood version a little too early since I haven’t seen it yet but after seeing the trailer I’m not that convinced about seeing this version of the movie…well at least I know for sure that I won’t be paying $12 to see it in the cinema. 

The one thing that makes Let the Right One In particularly effective for me as a horror film is the silence of the film. Like literally, silence. No fancy-schmancy sound effects that make you jump from your seat. It made the movie a little less predictable for me and it gave me more chills after seeing the movie. Plus, kids just freak me out more. Maybe a mixture of Tiyanak exposure growing up and maybe Anak ni Janice :]]

I don’t think the Hollywood trailers didn’t make this little thing about the movie clear but this is a vampire movie. One of my worries is that they would turn this into another Twilight fiasco. I sure hope not. The romantic part was a bit odd especially when they were exchanging lines because they were kids but I think it still does not compare to Robert and Kristen’s awkward scenes in Twilight when they profess their partially undying love for each other. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_AXprdAkLU) It’s nothing like that, I promise.

If you’re a fan of horror films and are planning to watch Let Me In, I strongly suggest that you see the original Swedish version before or at least after. I promise you won’t regret it :]