Legendary auteur John Carpenter, known for his influential work in the horror genre, recently discussed his approach to viewing genre films, highlighting a film that genuinely disturbed him: the 2008 vampire feature Let the Right One In, Dread Central reports.
When asked by Comicbook if any modern horror film had gotten under his skin, Carpenter humorously remarked, “No, I see the plumbing. You have to be young, young is good, and know a little less [to get scared]. But when a movie does affect me, that means it’s great because it’s gotten past all my sensors.” Though he praised Let the Right One In, calling it “just fabulous”, noting how it “reinvented the vampire myth quite a bit.”
The film follows Oskar, a bullied 12-year-old boy in suburban Sweden, who befriends his mysterious neighbor, Eli. As their friendship deepens, Eli reveals her dark secret linked to a series of local murders, creating a meaningful blend of horror and human connection.
For audiences who haven’t yet experienced this haunting tale, it’s available for streaming on Peacock. Paul “Nomad” Nicholasi described it as “the cruelest of bedtime stories told through the eyes of a child,” encapsulating its dark energy. For someone as highly regarded as Carpenter, and not being one to scare easily, it’s almost certain horror fans will have a fun and frightening ride with Let The Right One In.
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