Granted, when I sat down to watch the 2021 horror movie "Don't Let Her In" and I saw that this was a Full Moon Features film, then I wasn't really overly impressed, especially since that company tends to make some rather dubious low budget horror movies. But I was intrigued by the movie's cover/poster, and since I hadn't already seen it, of course I opted to give "Don't Let Her In" a chance.
And I have to say that writer and director Ted Nicolaou actually managed to break that particular formula that Full Moon Features have been squeezing every last drop out of thus far. So it was actually a refreshing horror movie that TEd Nicolaou added to the Full Moon Features library.
The storyline told in "Don't Let Her In" was entertaining, albeit somewhat predictable and generic. But it made for some adequate entertaining, and it was definitely a step up in the production value and visual presentation for Full Moon Features.
Now, it should be said that the movie's cover misrepresents the movie somewhat, as that creature's face as seen on the cover got nothing to do with the movie in any way.
"Don't Let Her In" has a rather small cast ensemble that includes the likes of Kelly Curran, Lorin Doctor, Austin James Parker and Cole Pendery, none of whom I have ever seen before. The acting performances in the movie were adequate. And if I have to single out a single performance, it would be Lorin Doctor in the role of Serena, as she carried the majority of the movie actually.
Visually then "Don't Let Her In" was adequate. This is not a multi-million dollar Hollywood CGI or special effects gallore, for sure. But it was actually rather nice, and for a Full Moon Features production it was certainly a step up the ladder.
"Don't Let Her In" is watchable, but it was not an outstanding or particularly memorable addition to the horror genre. So this is not really a movie that I would recommend you rush out to get your hands on. But if it happens to land in your lap, by all means, give it a go.
My rating of "Don't Let Her In" lands on a mediocre five out of ten stars.
