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The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire.

19877.11h 37m

Overview

When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

Directed by Joel Schumacher
Written by Janice Fischer, James Jeremias, Jeffrey Boam
Produced by Harvey Bernhard
Box OfficeBudget: $8.5MRevenue: $32.2M

Top Cast

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Michael Emerson

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Sam Emerson

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Lucy Emerson

Barnard Hughes

Barnard Hughes

Grandpa

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Max

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

David

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz

Star

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Edgar Frog

Jamison Newlander

Jamison Newlander

Alan Frog

Brooke McCarter

Brooke McCarter

Paul

Themes & Keywords

small towncaliforniastreet gangparent child relationshipvampireboardwalksinglemurderamusement parkblood suckingseaside townpets1980sbrother brother relationshipplayfulbeach townclichéridiculous

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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