The Lost Boys (DVD)

This 1987 film has enjoyed a rather cult status. Initially not successful on release, The Lost Boys has since become an iconic film of the 1980s. The Plot Two all-American brothers move with their mother to Santa Carla, California. Here, they encounter a rather strange town full of strange people and mysterious goings on. The brothers become convinced that there are vampires inhabiting the town, but everyone, including their mother, insist otherwise. Pretty soon, vampire presence becomes assured! The Cast and Performances Jason Patric and Corey Haim play Michael and Sam Emerson, the two brothers. Patric is particularly good. ...  Read the complete review

The Lost Boys is the original, cult 80's vampire flick directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric. It was originally regarded as being pretty poor at its time of release and as a result didn't actually became a big hit. This was probably because it was billed as a horror film but, to be honest, did not really have enough blood, guts and tension to satisfy the hardcore horror fans looking to be scared out of their wits. Instead it became a bit of a cult hit and its popularity has re-emerged in the last few years with the success of shows such as Buffy and Angel. The Lost Boys has taken the vampire story and ...  Read the complete review

So what can you say about The Lost Boys that hasn't already been said? Released in the late 80's you'd be hard pressed to come up with an opinion that hasn't already been said before! Essentially this is the storyline - family move to strange little town that seems oh so nice, but it's not. Before too long this family encounter vampires - a whole gang of them and one of the family is turned. But he doesn't like it and doesn't want to be a vampire, and so fights the urge to feed and tries to find a way to turn back to his human form. Of course whilst all of this is going on there are other problems, like that the dog wants to rip the new vampire apart, someone ...  Read the complete review

I was 3 when this film was released in 1987. Obviously (I hope) I didn't get to watch it when it first came out, but I was forced to watch it by a persistent uncle when I was about 10, and then watched it every single day for about six months. More than just slightly obsessive, I know, but then this is an excellent film, and I did spend my childhood being way too into vampires. Michael and Sam are forced to move to Santa Carla with their mum Lucy, to live with their rather eccentric grandfather who has a passion for taxidermy. Michael and Sam try to get to know the place a little better and head off to a concert in town. Michael spots a beautiful young girl ...  Read the complete review

This film has rightly become a cult classic of the 80's. Extreme and serious events occur to culture-intoxicated youngsters and leads to a fun film empowered by a wild energy, menacing charisma and comic accessibility. Such a period piece only seems to age on the surface. Underneath this emphasized adventure with the manifestations of what it means to be young (and its transcendence through them) lie influential and long-lasting interpretations. These include the victory of the everyday, down-to-earth society over real dangers inherent in themselves, (and in the unknown). Somehow the 80's soundtrack, individualistic wardrobe and hairstyles are completely appropriate for ...  Read the complete review