

The Lost Boys
“Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire.”
Overview
When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.
Top Cast

Jason Patric
Michael Emerson

Corey Haim
Sam Emerson

Dianne Wiest
Lucy Emerson

Barnard Hughes
Grandpa

Edward Herrmann
Max

Kiefer Sutherland
David

Jami Gertz
Star

Corey Feldman
Edgar Frog

Jamison Newlander
Alan Frog

Brooke McCarter
Paul
Themes & Keywords
About The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys is a horror, comedy, thriller, drama, romance film released in 1987 exploring themes of small town, california, street gang, parent child relationship, vampire, boardwalk. Directed by Joel Schumacher, it stars Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest. When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.
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