" Innocence Dies Abby Doesn't "

U.N.Owen’s Rating :  4.0/5

Remakes of Foreign movies has really taken over Hollywood. First it was J-Horror movies like Ringu & Ju-On which got a westernized face-lift (pheew ugly!) & now Swedish movies. Based on the Swedish novel, Let The Right One In, the Swedish version was remade into its English version & released in 2010. Surprisingly, this was a hit & a well-deserved one.

Strange happenings leads detectives to wonder if there’s a ferocious creature on the loose. Meanwhile, Owen is  a lonely kid (played by Kodi-Smit Mcphee) who is raised by his mom & is a constant victim of a  certain group of bullies. They bully him to the extent of giving him bruises. One fine day, his life changes as he meets his new neighbor, Abby. Abby is queer, she always meets him when its dark, she never wears footwear & doesn’t accept food stuff from Owen. Despite her peculiar nature, Owen & Abby get along well. She even gives him advice to deal with the bullies. The strange deaths continue to occur & Abby turns out to be a vampire being helped by her “uncle” (he isn’t her uncle though!). Owen & Abby form such a strong bond of friendship that when the time is critical he saves her & when he is being bullied, she comes to his rescue.

This movie maybe a bit clichéd with all the “you are my best friend & I will always stand by your side” view. But  the way in which it was executed was perfect. The blend of vampire-horror genre with such a delicate topic was splendid to watch. Heck it even made me shed a tear. With vampire tales like Dracula & twilight, this one is not only different but refreshingly good.

Verdict : With a good plot, acting & awesome concept, this movie deserves to replace Dracula from its spot of “The best vampire movie”.