TV series · 2022 · Showtime
Is Let the Right One In based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Let the Right One In is based on the book Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (2004).
The TV series premiered in 2022 on Showtime.
The book behind Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
by John Ajvide Lindqvist · first published 2004 · fantasy, Gothic fiction, vampire fiction
2004 Swedish novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Other adaptations of Let the Right One In
- Let Me In (film, 2010)
- Let the Right One In (film, 2008)
Common questions
Is Let the Right One In based on a book?
Yes. Let the Right One In is based on the book Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (2004).
Who wrote the book Let the Right One In is based on?
Let the Right One In was written by John Ajvide Lindqvist and first published in 2004.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Let the Right One In before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of John Ajvide Lindqvist's books
- Border (film, 2018)
- Handling the Undead (film, 2024)
- Summer of 1985 (TV, 2026)