The Lost Boys 1987
“Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire.”
What is The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys is a 1987 film that follows a newcomer to a town who finds himself drawn to a group of local blood fiends. As the situation unfolds, the individual becomes entangled with these supernatural beings.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 31, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $8,500,000
- Revenue
- $32,222,567
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy, Thriller, Drama
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Overview
The Lost Boys is a 1987 film that follows a newcomer to a town who finds himself drawn to a group of local blood fiends. As the situation unfolds, the individual becomes entangled with these supernatural beings. To address the threat, a group of unlikely heroes emerges to intervene. Among these individuals are the Frog brothers, who gear up to rescue the newcomer from the influence of the blood fiends. The narrative centers on this conflict as the town residents confront the dangerous entities residing within their community. The film documents the efforts of these characters as they attempt to save the newcomer and resolve the crisis caused by the presence of the blood fiends. By focusing on the actions of the Frog brothers and their allies, the story explores the struggle between the town newcomer and the predatory group. The production highlights the tension between the unsuspecting arrival and the dark forces that seek to claim him, ultimately leading to a rescue mission.
Should you watch it?
“A town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends in this 1987 horror comedy film.”
- Features a unique blend of horror and comedy
- Directed by Joel Schumacher
- Contains scary horror elements
- Features intense thriller sequences
Watch it if you enjoy comedy horror films about vampires from 1987.
The film contains horror and thriller elements alongside comedy.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Lost Boys released?
The film was released in the United States on 07/31/1987.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as horror, comedy, and thriller.
Who directed the film?
It was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who wrote the film?
The film was written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer, and James Jeremias.
What is the premise of the film?
An unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, prompting unlikely heroes to gear up and rescue him.