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Synopsis
A twelve year old boy befriends a mysterious young girl whose appearance in town suspiciously coincides with a horrifying series of murders in director Tomas Alfredson's adaptation of the book by author John Avjide Lindqvist (who adapted his own novel for the film). Oskar is a young boy who can't seem to shake off the local bullies, but all of that begins to change when a new neighbor moves in next door. After striking up an innocent friendship with his eccentric next door neighbor, Oskar realizes that she is the vampire responsible for the recent rash of deaths around town. Despite the danger, however, Oskar's friendship with the girl ultimately takes precedence over his fear of her. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Per Ragnar Hakan
Per Ragnar Håkan
Mikael Rahm Jocke
Malin Cederbladh Hospital Receptionist
Kåre Hedebrant Oskar
Lina Leandersson Eli
Henrik Dahl Erik
Karin Bergquist Yvonne
Peter Carlberg Lacke
Ika Nord Virginia
Karl-Robert Lindgren Gosta
Karl-Robert Lindgren Gösta
Patrik Rydmark
Patrik Rydmark Conny
Adam Stone Policeman in Classroom
Anders T. Peedu Morgan
Pale Olofsson Larry
Cayetano Ruiz Avila, Schoolmaster
Johan Somnes Andreas
Mikael Erhardsson Martin
Rasmus Luthander Jimmy
Soren Kallstigen Janne, Erik's friend
Bernt Ostman Virginia's nurse
Kajsa Linderholm Teacher
Ingemar Raukola Messenger

Production Crew

Eva Noren Art Director
John Ajvide Lindqvist Book Author
Anna Zakrisson Casting
Maggie Widstrand Casting
Hoyte van Hoytema Cinematographer
Gunnar Carlsson Co-producer
Lena Rehnberg Co-producer
Per-Erik Svensson Co-producer
Ricard Constantinou Co-producer
Johan Söderqvist Composer (Music Score)
Maria Strid Costume Designer
Tomas Alfredson Director
Dino Jonsater Editor
Tomas Alfredson Editor
Anna Zakrisson First Assistant Director
Frida Asp Line Producer
Maria Strid Makeup
John Thorstensson Post Production Supervisor
Linda Dahlin Post Production Supervisor
Carl Molinder Producer
John Nordling Producer
Eva Noren Production Designer
Mia Ericsson Degerlund Production Manager
Per Sundström Re-Recording Mixer
Petter Fladeby Re-Recording Mixer
John Ajvide Lindqvist Screenwriter
Magdalena Johansson Script Supervisor
Christoffer Demby Sound Recordist
Maths Kallqvist Sound Recordist
Mikael Brodin Sound Recordist
Jonas Jansson Sound/Sound Designer
Patrik Stromdahl Sound/Sound Designer
Per Sundström Sound/Sound Designer
Fido Film Special Effects
Kimmo Rajala Stunts Coordinator
Year: 2008
Runtime: 114
Country: Sweden
MPAA Rating:
for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity and language
Category: Feature


Sound
Dolby SRD

Produced by
Chimney Pot
Distribution Sveirge
EFTI
Fido Film
Filmpool Nord
Ljudligan
Sandrew Metronome
SVT
SVT - Sveriges Television
WAG

Release
October 24, 2008 (USA - Limited)
by Distribution Sveirge
Magnet Releasing
Magnet Releasing (USA)
Magnolia
Momentum Pictures (UK)

Awards
2008 - Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature - Tribeca Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Rotterdam International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Tribeca Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Seattle International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Los Angeles Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Edinburgh International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - FanTasia International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Karlovy Vary International Film Festiva
2008 - Film Presented - Melbourne International Film Festival
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - National Board of Review
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Washington D.C. Film Critics Associatio
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Boston Society of Film Critics
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Southeastern Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - San Francisco Film Critics Circle
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - San Diego Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - Austin Film Critics
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Austin Film Critics
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Chicago Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Phoenix Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Florida Film Critics
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Toronto Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Utah Film Critics
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Kansas City Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Online Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Foreign Language Film - Vancouver Film Critics