The Lost Boys

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The Lost Boys

R

1987

1h 37m

Horror

Comedy

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Teenage brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move with their mother (Dianne Wiest) to a small town in northern California. While the younger Sam meets a pair of kindred spirits in geeky comic-book nerds Edward (Corey Feldman) and Alan (Jamison Newlander), the angst-ridden Michael soon falls for Star (Jami Gertz) -- who turns out to be in thrall to David (Kiefer Sutherland), leader of a local gang of vampires. Sam and his new friends must save Michael and Star from the undead.

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Critics Consensus

Flawed but eminently watchable, Joel Schumacher's teen vampire thriller blends horror, humor, and plenty of visual style with standout performances from a cast full of young 1980s stars.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Oct 14, 2022

4/5

That the film works so well is a testament to Schumacher’s pop sensibilities, his slick production design and an iconic soundtrack — Echo & the Bunnymen’s version of People Are Strange is a majestic way to begin a movie.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Feb 14, 2020

4/5

The Lost Boys, in its artless way, asks us to consider that being for ever young isn't a sweet Edwardian evocation of innocence, but a vision of pure hell, like vampirism.

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jan 21, 2014

2/4

Schumacher falls far short of the talent for pop wit that Joe Dante showed in Gremlins and The Howling.

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Mar 12, 2025

While the cast is fun, Schumacher is predictably at his best when The Lost Boys is a vibe check, aestheticizing vampires into an ’80s fashion ideal as they race their motorcycles down the beach, power ballads wailing into the night.

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Oct 29, 2024

2/4

A story that starts with promise, is peppered with strong performances (especially from Kiefer Sutherland), and seems to be going somewhere devolves into a formulaic disappointment.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 16, 2024

3/10

This Joel Schumacher-directed picture is so devoid of surprises, authentic thrills, and effective comedy that it’s essentially just a pitifully cobbled-together bore.

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Allen

2 days ago

It’s a cult classic for a reason. Great modern vampire movie!

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Robert G

Oct 4, 2026

Looks & Sounds beautiful in 35mm projection.

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Gaby

Jun 14, 2026

I got to see Corey Haim on the big screen, so that was awesome. Also, there were cheesy 80s vampires and an oily guy playing the sax. Wins left and right.

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Eric

Jun 14, 2026

Firme vvampire movie

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Michael

Oct 25, 2025

Memorable modern classic 80’s movie!

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Nellychick123

Oct 31, 2024

Definitely a movie you want to see on the big screen. Want a fun experience!

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Synopsis

Teenage brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move with their mother (Dianne Wiest) to a small town in northern California. While the younger Sam meets a pair of kindred spirits in geeky comic-book nerds Edward (Corey Feldman) and Alan (Jamison Newlander), the angst-ridden Michael soon falls for Star (Jami Gertz) -- who turns out to be in thrall to David (Kiefer Sutherland), leader of a local gang of vampires. Sam and his new friends must save Michael and Star from the undead.

Director: Joel Schumacher
Producer: Harvey Bernhard
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Boam, Jan Fischer, James Jeremias
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 31, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.7M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: 70mm, 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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