The Lost Boys (1987)
Dir- Joel Schumacher
In literature, The Lost Boys were young characters who never grew old, much like vampires. This title would seem perfect for a film that would help inject fresh blood into one of the oldest horror movie genres. Corey Haim and Jason Patric are brothers who relocate to a California beach town with their newly divorced mother. While hanging out on the beach, they find numerous missing person posters as well as a pair of odd comic book reading brothers who wish to recruit them in fighting vampires. The older brother is drawn to a beautiful girl who invites him to join her group of friends who enjoy daredevil activities that may bring him closer to their secret lifestyle. Once afflicted the older brother turns to his younger brother to seek help from what he may become. What isn't to love about this movie, it has vampires, hot ladies, cool music and the Frog Brothers. The Lost Boys was an immediate hit with movie viewers and critics who found the film offered a fresh new approach to vampires by making them young and sexy. This film would then inspire later movies like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Interview with the Vampire to follow in the mold of young bloodsuckers. The rest of the cast stands out with Kiefer Sutherland appearing as the leader of the group of young vampires, Jami Gertz as the object of Patric's affection as well as veteran actors Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrman and Barnard Hughes as the crusty but awesome Grandpa. The movie is three decades old but still, stands out for the groundbreaking approach to the vampire mythos as well as the great performances by the principal cast. The film has a strong cult following among its fans as well as those who are not drawn to vampire movies. With a Rotten Tomato score in the mid 70's, The Lost Boys still enjoys appeal by fans and critics alike. There is a direct to DVD sequel as well as comic books to continue the story, but I would recommend enjoying this film for all its greatness.
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