The Lost Boys

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Scare Critic Review

There seems to be an idea that 80's horror stands the test of time, but The Lost Boys is definitely not one of those. Between the bad hair, bad make up and the weak storyline, we are set up not only for a horrible flick but just a brutal waste of 80's casting talent. The Lost Boys definitely had some things going for it. The premise of the film is pretty good. Vampires tormenting tourists in a California beach community seems like a plausible hunting ground for vampires of any era, and making the vampires target young rebellious teens to join their brood is a good and believable angle (you know it's true). There is some comic relief that plays pretty well, especially between the brothers and the boys from the comic book shop. And the grandfather being the ultimate slayer in the end puts a little icing on the cake to wrap up the film. Yet, even with potential, the scripting led to some great lines that would be better served in a dark comedy than in a true horror film. A weird hazing scene under the tracks of a train combined with a death leap into fog lead to even more awkward scenes of vampires in their lair and strange blood drinking montages. Overall, you spend half the movie wondering why this is in the film and the other half wishing it was better. In the end, although the cast could have carried the movie, the script just isn't strong enough.

Scares Breakdown

• Vampires
• Blood Effects
• Crazy Kills