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The Lost Boys (1987)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 10/03, 12/05, 1/22

12/05: The Lost Boys is the most Joel Schumacher film made: all style but little substance.

Although the cast looks the part when it comes to 80's fashion and style, the acting is across-the-board amateur. The horror story is nothing new: a new-born vampire suddenly has a conscience. It's been done countless times. The most recent film I can think of is Interview with the Vampire.

For a 98-minute movie, I swear to have heard the name "Michael" so many times that I looked up the internet for the actual count which turns out to be 118. By the way, it's a cool-looking movie poster which is easily its biggest selling point.

All in all, The Lost Boys is a stylish vampire picture.

1/22: Mostly shot on location in Santa Cruz, California, The Lost Boys is a stylish, sexy vampire picture that ranks one of the best in Joel Schumacher's oeuvre.

Everybody is famous for appearing in it: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Brooke McCarter, Alex Winter, Jamison Newlander, Billy Wirth, and Chance Michael Corbitt. When Michael eyed Star for the first time, the muscular saxophone player is Tim Cappello who had done supporting work for Tina Turner. Dianne Wiest will do a similar role in Parenthood that saw her be Oscar-nominated.

The best part is Robert Brown's editing. It's what makes The Lost Boys go. Unfortunately, an annoying aspect is the Frog brothers screaming. At least, Corey Haim's presence drowns them out while Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland provide the look. There are some funny parts as well.

All in all, The Lost Boys is an unforgettable 80's film featuring the best cast of teen pop stars.

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