10 Horror Movies With No Obvious Villain

Vampires are one of the most iconic movie monsters to have graced our screens. From the likes Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee’s legendary performances in classic monster movies to cult classics like Daughters Of Darkness or From Dusk Till Dawn, these bloodsucking terrors of the night are instantly recognisable horror villains.

But not all vampires are as obviously evil as Dracula. Look no further than adored Swedish horror Let The Right One in.

Based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist (who also penned the screenplay), the film centres around a timid 12-year-old boy named Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), who fantasises about enacting revenge on his school bullies. His life changes when he meets his mysterious next door neighbour Eli (Lina Leandersson) and the pair spark a close friendship.

Despite Eli’s murderous antics to quench her thirst for blood, she is Oskar’s only source of support. She teaches him to stand up for himself and, in one gruesome scene, dispatches his bullies. But Oskar's no angel either. He expresses a desire to kill from the start and ultimately gives in to his violent cravings with some encouragement from Eli.

This is a love story that's as beautiful as it is bleak.