Exploring The Lost Boys - The History Behind the Beloved Vampire Horror Comedy

Good Bad Flicks goes over the unusual history of one of the best vampire movies of all time The Lost Boys. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
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[@Transmission_Rory]

The Lost Boys is one of those flicks that oozes 80's charm. Remaking it would remove one of the core components of why it's endured for so many years.

[@wellesradio]

I don’t know. I would love to see that original Peter Pan vampire version get made with the Frog Brothers as Cub Scouts.

[@Madbandit77]

@@wellesradio That sounds like Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

No it doesn't. Didn't like it then, or now. The "childish" element is very off putting. Even as a kid, I never wanted to see any film with kids. Now Cat People, THAT is a good film.

[@CantankerousDave]

@@princeofcupspoc9073 The original Cat People or the remake?

[@mikehemphill2173]

If they remake it, it will be trash because they wouldn't have the balls to put a shirtless muscular saxophone player in it. Anything less than that would be garbage.

[@hamsters7760]

Going "Okay, screw it." and making the movie with the budget slashed more than half instead of folding to studio demands gives me new respect for Joel Schumacher.

[@Ciborium]

But that did cut into his "prominent nipple" budget.

[@wasd____]

Almost makes up for Batman and Robin. Almost.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

@@wasd____ Lost Boys isn't a cash cow franchise like Batman though. Him botching Batman and Robin may have been a mixed blessing since the Nolan trilogy wouldn't have happened if it was successful. I don't want to see Alica Silverstone as Batgirl again.🤢

[@wasd____]

@@lipstickzombie4981 You know you're not supposed to "well ACKSHUALLY" something that's just a joke, right?

[@lipstickzombie4981]

@@wasd____ Not ashamed on being a square, thank you.👍🏼

[@allright]

''My own brother, a goddamn, shit-sucking vampire, well you wait till Mom finds out buddy!'' Best line in the movie

[@EfftupSmith]

Totally is.

[@ScratchthechalkBoard]

He had a major miscommunication of what vampires actually drink 😆😆😆

[@sabster79]

💯💯💯

[@bigwetsalmon1]

Easily

[@TheMightyBubbs]

That’s a very serious line, man.

[@CyberkillGames]

This movie has one of my favorite closing lines of any movie. "One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach: all the damn vampires."

[@biguy617]

@@legospaceman4978 he was drinking blood. He may have lost friends to vampires. He didn’t know who to talk to. Maybe he used the dead animals to keep the vampires away from him or as a hobby.

[@blaze556922]

Yes!

[@thebluedan]

That line makes the movie. With out might be terrible.

[@beeboo2523]

@@thebluedan - It's TERRIBLE know that *David* is like 5'4 but the camera knows how to play tricks.

[@vedranavidicevic3734]

I am still positive that he is a vampire.

[@GoTakeADrive]

"Makes them look EXCELLENT" right at the moment you're showing Alex Winter, I appreciate it Cecil. Bravo!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

/guitar noises Wyld Stallyns!

[@ianbrewster8934]

I caught that too ..good one 😆😆😆

[@wallyman292]

Ha! Slid right by me!

[@blvp2145]

@@GoodBadFlicks Keep rocking Cecil.

[@theblocksays]

He also had the coolest jacket of em' all!

[@drwinlied]

Man, 80's Keifer is like lightning in a bottle. He fit so many roles absolutely perfectly. This is an all time great, to be sure. Thanks!

[@mbryson2899]

"I'll finish the game." He was *perfect* as Doc.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

Totally due in most part to the effort he put into his acting not to mention his hair colour always seemed to be just blond enough to not be mistaken for white which gave him great screen presence just like his father.

[@marieknight9385]

He was master of the head downturned looking up gazed

[@hobbitpsi]

Dude 80's Keifer and 80's Johnny Depp were the poster boys for the style and drip of the 80's. Like they were the 80's.

[@spookydonkey513]

I got to meet Corey Haim months before he died. It was at the Indianapolis Horrorhound convention that featured a partial Lost Boys reunion. It’s easily one of my fondest memories and he was a total champ. He was there with his mom and so super gracious to all his fans. You can find videos of the Cry Little Sister sing a long that were genuinely moving in person. Thanks for the great vid! It brought tons of great memories!!

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Loved him

[@starrsmith3810]

I’m partly sad and I’m partly jealous.

[@qdotj]

Wow, I just watched this last night. If you were a kid in the 80s, this was the quintessential "cool/kewl" horror flick. Good stuff 👏🏾 👍🏾 👌🏾

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

I remember it being cool for a minute in fourth grade, but that's about it. I can't remember my thoughts as a kid seeing it, but revisiting it as an adult I had no appreciation for it, at all.

[@mikeyp2277]

I was born in 1980, I forgot how much this movie was a part of my childhood.

[@lesliehardeman6212]

@@mikeyp2277 SAME

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

I was a kid in the 80s. I always hated this flick. Apart from "Goonies" I detest every movie Fraudman is in.

[@markmac2206]

so glad to be an 80's kid. best decade of movies ever and thats why they keep recycling from that era. THE best year for movies? 1984, seriously go google the list from 84 its ridiculous.

[@JCLegendary]

"Vampires are the only ones that are sexy" Oh Joel, you poor innocent boy. He couldn't have known the evils the internet would unleash.

[@spookydonkey513]

Rule 34!

[@StrazdasLT]

Vampires are sexy ones because they are literally an alegory to sex. The blood sucking/tranformation is about breaking the hymen and the hipnosis control of the victims is a direct reference to sexual hypnotists popular in victorian era. Vampires were a way to express lust and sexually created in era when those things were socially unacceptable.

[@nu-metalfan2654]

@@StrazdasLT interesting, I’ve never heard that take before. The original vampire was influenced by the rabies disease, that’s what I’ve heard. But the modern vampire is based off of STD’s, a sexually transmitted infection, so becoming a vampire is symbolic of having STD’s.

[@StrazdasLT]

@@nu-metalfan2654 Yeah the modern monster mythology can be fascinating. Zombies representing communists (collectivist, out to destroy your way of life), then turning into escapism fantasy of "simpler world" where you dont have to follow the laws and you can kill other humans (because they are zombies) as you wish while the threat is not that imposing.

[@souljastation5463]

@@StrazdasLT zombies represent the brainwashed consumerist masses.

[@mbryson2899]

Vampire: The Masquerade owes a lot to The Lost Boys. These days my granddaughter takes Santa Carla in stride when we go to the Boardwalk. Back in the day I used to buy our family comics at Atlantis, Joe knew who to hire and he could find anything you wanted.

[@joshuamiller8259]

When we went to Santa Cruz this last time I told my 10 year old nephew about the vampires there and that they made a movie about it. His eyes got huge

[@hobbitpsi]

No lie, I got into VtM years ago due to my love of Lost Boys and the Vampire Chronicles.

[@JnEricsonx]

"He lit them in a way that made them look EXCELLENT!" Said just as you're showing Alex Winter. Coincidence, or no?

[@danielseelye6005]

🎶Guitar noodling🎶

[@MsGigglesluv]

*air guitars*

[@WarGamerGirl]

I thought the same thing lol

[@D-Fens_1632]

If it wasn't on purpose that makes it most triumphant.

[@tonymata8070]

Rest In Peace Joel Schumacher, I know he still gets a lot of crap due to him making Batman Forever and Batman and Robin but he was a great director. He gave us some damn good films, from The Lost Boys, to Flatliners, to Falling Down and many many more. I have long since forgiven him for doing those films of Batman, I blame WB for being so reactionary towards the criticism that Batman Returns got and wanted to please toy companies and McDonald’s. Turning a promising franchise into a joke and nearly killed superhero movies at the time.

[@briansergeant]

Akiva Goldsman should've got most of the slack, he wrote the screenplay after all

[@tonymata8070]

@@briansergeant He wrote both movies, Lost in Space, The Dark Tower and Transformers: The Last Knight. He really needs to stop being hired because he has only done one good movie (A Beautiful Mind), they need to check his resume and think twice before hiring him.

[@WhiskeyBrewer]

@@briansergeant oddly Goldsman works better on TV. He did a lot of stuff on Fringe

[@ELEKTROSKANSEN]

I also love 8mm and Phone Booth

[@tonymata8070]

@@ELEKTROSKANSEN I’ve heard that those are great, I’ll look for those films and watch them.

[@Malum09]

Joel Schumacher was a very underrated director; anyone with The Lost Boys, Falling Down, A Time to Kill, 8mm, and Phone Booth in their career deserves more respect.

[@gaylordfocker7990]

He also ruined the Batman movies.

[@stevenmacaulay8807]

To be fair he did two god awful batman movies... you can do alot right but when you butcher batman twice people tend to remember that more.

[@Madbandit77]

He also contributed to black cinema as a screenwriter (the original Sparkle, Car Wash and the film version of "The Wiz"). Joel also directed the comedies "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" and "D.C. Cab".

[@anubusx]

Phone Booth the Saw of 2003.

[@alienboy1322]

@@anubusx No, it isn't.

[@IAmKenkira]

When you discussed why David was lit so differently after talking about the animal ranglers, I figured you were going to say that they sprayed lemon juice on him…

[@thedys70]

Tell you what though, every time the lads and I order Chinese and are half way through devouring it - one of us inevitably quote David; we simply can't help ourselves.

[@kiprandom7208]

Everyone I know over 35 loves this movie. My parents, friend's parents, friend's, classmates, teachers everyone loved this movie. It's just too good.

[@christophermerlot3366]

Way back when I did my undergrad degree I took a half-course on vampire lit and film. This was on the curricula.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

I'm 42 and might have liked it as a kid, I honestly barely remembered it until rewatching it several years ago and liking pretty much nothing about it. I'll take pride in being the anomaly, I guess 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@kiprandom7208]

@@Axolotl_Mischief everyone is entitled to their opinion. But that was part of our childhood. I'm 41 I still like it but you and I are different and that's okay. It takes all kinds to make the world go round

[@kyfeam]

Cry Little Sister still sends chills down my spine.. love that song..

[@enjolireyes643]

The last line of the movie was absolutely classic! Knowing that he was in the loop all along was excellent! I loved grandpa!

[@mondowrongo9510]

Being a Doors fan I have always respected the cover of People Are Strange by Echo And The Bunnymen...but I had no idea it was produced by Ray Manzareck...that’s makes it even cooler!

[@airbomb34]

The sound track is absolutely bang. So iconic and so fitting with the movie.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

Imagine how many other amazing films we would have gotten over time if directors were allowed to make their visions and didnt always have high up executives (suits) who know NOTHING about entertainment always injecting their thoughts. Same goes with the music industry as well! Great video as always Cecil!

[@spiff2268]

It’s actually a double edged sword. For every instance you can find of studio execs interfering and screwing up a film you can find an example of studio execs stopping a director completely screwing up a classic film.

[@maxbash6330]

Lost boys is truly a gem, but remember that Batman and Robin is also Joel Schumacher’s vision. Soooo there’s that.

[@markmac2206]

@@spiff2268 i was gonna say basically the same thing. great example is Halloween 78, Carpenter was forced to add a score. imagine that movie without the score!

[@phatnana2379]

That's one (of many reasons) thing I LOVE S. Craig Zahler's films. He's done Bone Tomahawk, Brawl In Cell Block 99, and Dragged Across Concrete and EVERY movie was shot EXACTLY how it was written on the pages. No studio interference! Bone Tomahawk was actually an exact shoot of his FIRST DRAFT of his script! So it is possible but, as great as Zahler's films are, he's always working with a tiny budget. Tho he does manage to get BIG name actors (Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson, etc) because they're all willing to work for a fraction of their regular salary because of how much they love and believe in the scripts.

[@souljastation5463]

@@spiff2268 but you will never find a studio executive improving a film.

[@thepickles8833]

This movie was like a mosaic of miracles collectively falling like perfectly placed dominos that all lead to a massive cultural impact to the film industry, the comedy horror genre, and even vampire lore as a whole. It’s amazing.

[@GostosasGarotas]

dude, by any chance, are you the pickles who started commenting on the sbfp channel?

[@thepickles8833]

@@GostosasGarotas yes

[@GostosasGarotas]

@@thepickles8833 then i salute you sir and for another ten more years! 😁

[@austintrousdale2397]

The spiritual predecessor to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, IMHO.

[@tammy6610]

The lost boys soundtrack is still one of my fav movie soundtrack

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

For Halloween and movies, The Crow is the best OST imo. Score is amazing, too.

[@qman313]

@@Axolotl_Mischief I agree! Both are awesome movie soundtracks. Era defining if I dare say so.

[@TheMichaelStott]

My step daughter said to me once "Are you team Edward or team Jacob?" I replied "I'm team David" I got a confused look from her but her Mother gave me a nice smirk 😉

[@Madbandit77]

You have to show her "The Lost Boys".

[@thedys70]

Fucking Millennial Steps eh? No clue whatsoever about Nostalgia!

[@marieknight9385]

I’m team Michael

[@TheMichaelStott]

@@marieknight9385 Thanks... oh wait... 😂

[@marieknight9385]

@@TheMichaelStott 😂🤣

[@egoborder3203]

I saw this when I was like 9 on rental, and fell in love with it. And I have to say that it holds up pretty well as a bizarre artifact. I wouldn't change a thing! Schumacher is one of my favorite directors, but it's kinda tragic to learn that he took this approach to The Lost Boys, and fought for his vision, and totally messed up his two Batman movies; I wish he'd been equally invested

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Schumacher did apologize in the end on what happened with Batman and Robin. I won't be surprised if there was massive arm twisting done by WB on him, Batman is a money maker franchise.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

Meh, I barely remember it as an 80s kid, and as an adult I do not care much for it. Not one that stuck with me through the years like tons of other 80s movies.

[@czmisfitsfan]

The great thing about Cry Little Sister is that Gerard McMahon isn't a goth musician or anything. He's normally a pop rock singer. He goes by G Tom Mac now and has released some amazing music.

[@hobbitpsi]

When I was in highschool, before the internet was the global information hub, I remember me and my best friend would argue about who wrote and performed the song.

[@Ciborium]

"The Lost Girls" sounds like a movie produced by Roger Corman.

[@MandleRoss]

Asylum film for sure! I gotta admit, I cringed at the name when Cecil brought it up.

[@hobbitpsi]

It would have been such a stupid movie.... Maybe a good porno, but definitely a bad movie lol.

[@TMMReznor]

Thank you for exploring one of my favourite 80's movies. "The Lost Boys" and "An American Werewolf in London" are horror/comedy apex viewing for me. I'm not saying they're the only great films of the decade but those two have always held a special place in my heart.

[@maureensullivan7448]

They are the best!

[@salazar556]

I'm glad they stuck to their guns because the cast is perfect as it is, and they gave lesser known actors a chance to shine. I can't imagine anyone else playing the main vampires.

[@nano411]

It's amazing how this film all came together

[@jakethet3206]

I haven’t seen the movie in a long enough time that I’d completely forgotten about the “Death by stereo” one-liner, and it made me laugh, basically proving that the joke is solid!

[@rick9977015]

I remember watching this movie at the theater with my older brother and the David character scared the hell out of me. The dinner scene was one of my favorites.

[@dwerggalago]

Aaah, another one of those glorious nostalgia-moments. Pretty much anyone who grew up during the 80s knows and probably loves these. Or at least has a soft spot for it. :-)

[@patrickcharles6983]

It's always been a tie between "the Lost Boys" and "Near Dark" for me. Both bring something to the table. Joel made this film better than what was originally intended.

[@markboon2024]

It's close but Near Dark is let down by a rushed ending imo. Both are good movies.

[@gingerkid1048]

They make a great double bill and come at things from different directions.

[@patrickcharles6983]

@@markboon2024 yeah I know what you mean, the ending could've been better. Either way I enjoy both films as well

[@patrickcharles6983]

@@gingerkid1048 totally agree 👍, they do make a good double feature 🤘.

[@markboon2024]

@@patrickcharles6983 Rented Near Dark randomly years ago and other than the ending I loved it.

[@cambellfan22]

best thing remembering the movie, I got to see a double feature of this and the original nightmare on elm Street at a local drive in theater

[@thedys70]

would have been an epic double feature to take a gal to I suspect

[@cambellfan22]

@@thedys70 yep, it was the one time this drive in did it and it was awesome, I wish they did it often in October, but it's a family drive in I mean you got to see some family films

[@jeromyjohnson6073]

This movie was released when I was eight years old and it still holds up today I think it’s one of the better vampire movies out there🤘😎

[@someotherperson5279]

I just saw this! Despite being over 40 years old, I hadn't seen it before! THIS WAS BRILLANT! I think Stephen Dorff's bad guy in BLADE owes a lot to THE LOST BOYS!

[@darkservantofheaven]

I can see it

[@DarkLordDiablos]

Totally. Stephen Dorff's Frost character could fit in perfectly with the Lost Boys cast. He had the same attitude and look same with as mentioned Spike form Buffy. Not to mention 80s and 90s Vampires were exactly what Teenagers were like then. Sleeping all day, partying all night, eating whatever they wanted and never getting fat.

[@goodcitizen477]

My favorite line in the movie "One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach.. all the damn vampires" Proper mike drop moment. Gram pa was bad-ass Mike drop moment before mike drop was a thing. The looks on the family's faces as well; priceless!

[@Blueskybuffalo]

Sometimes a low budget brings out the best in a director like Carpenter and Raimi. In other directors it curbs their worst habits such as unnecessary SFX or scenes not in service to the story.

[@StrazdasLT]

And most of the times it just leads to not being able to do things properly.

[@TheRazorTongue]

This is probably the movie that got me really into vampires. It’s a personal favorite.

[@nixsis5281]

The story, the casting, and the music truly sets this movie apart from any other and makes it unparalleled to anything that came before it. A true work of art that is literally lighting in a bottle.

[@adampellett4917]

🪦 to Joel Schumacher, Richard Donner and Corey Haim. 😢 Thanks for making the best vampire flick for over 35 years. You shall be missed.

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great work on this video, Cecil. The Lost Boys is a classic on so many different levels. It's got horror, comedy, great characters, stellar acting, a solid visual style and one of the best soundtracks ever produced. I agree that it is a film that does not need to be remade. It was the right film to come out at the right time of 1987.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Its such an awesome movie and really captured a moment in time. Any attempts to remake it will fall short.

[@Highice007]

I'm so glad you do these exploring episodes. I've always been fasinated in the behind the sceans production stories of movies, and you really make the experiance of learning memorible. Looking forward to more to come. Any chance Iron Eagle will be coming up soon? Also, do you ever interview the actors in your research?

[@KB-qk1ic]

I was a little surprised you didn't mention that Keifer's younger brother, Angus, essentially plays his big BRO in Lost Boys : The Tribe.

[@mrgalactus7264]

This was so interesting to watch, even though I had known about a lot of the movies background, this added a whole new dimension. Great reporting Cecil.

[@CSXIV]

As a Santa Cruz County native, this movie is one of the best movies filmed here. The comic book store in the movie is still around, though its no longer next to the Boardwalk (it moved to downtown-I want to say it was because it was of the 1989 Loma Prietta Earthquake). Edit: Maybe I should have watched the whole video before commenting.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

As an artist/graphic designer, I have to say I love the double crucifix tsuba on that katana 👏🤘 Very clever, would've never though of that.

[@ObiClon]

Always a classic film that I watch whenever I can (such as in October 2021). Timeless & without par

[@marcelrobinson]

Funny enough, The Lost Boys is actually one of my mother's favorite movies

[@funkyweapon1981]

Not her favorite movie, but my mom loves it too!

[@DSN262]

I watched this at way too young an age, it left a huge impression on me. It was the first time I'd ever seen a husky and fell in love with them ever since, my dog was named 'nanook' also the moterbikes scenes got me interested in bikes as well. Without a doubt best vampire film I've seen

[@kurtoogle4576]

I love The Lost Boys and really appreciate this deep dive into this production! You are the best! Thank you!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GameplayandTalk]

That was a massive knowledge dump. Just another reminder of why I love this channel. This film is excellent, too. One of my favorites from the late '80s.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! I spent a lot of time looking into it and wanted to do it justice :)

[@Drforrester31]

Being born in San Jose I was shocked when six or seven years ago I pop this movie on for the first time and it opens on the Boardwalk, which I've been going to my entire life. Even without that association though the movie is so much fun and Joel Schumacher's dreamy atmosphere fits perfectly

[@DiegoHPanay]

A classic and very underrated, the story could be considered an analogy of gangs, drugs and youth in danger.

[@nielcasicas]

It got generally positive reviews and a big box office hit though

[@DiegoHPanay]

@@nielcasicas However it is a shame that never got the sequel it deserve .

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Seriously looking forward to you covering Vamp.

[@remove_marko]

Underrated 80s vampire horror comedy gem

[@theedethproof8147]

This video and Chris stuckmanns Halloween video just made my day! Happy Halloween everyone

[@Perseusgorgonslayer]

"maggot wrangler? Worm wrangler?"- Were they serious???!

[@KuriusOranj]

I watch way too much KZbin, and this is without a doubt the best video I've seen in quite a while! The depth of research is incredible. Thanks for all your hard work on this!!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you! :)

[@lonerkyle02]

Thank you for doing this! I’m from Santa Cruz and Lost Boys there is just as popular as ever.

[@Bvail1176]

Just made my day... excellent choice for Halloween 🎃 kudos to you sir

[@chrisberatis2612]

Excellent exploring video Cecil I absolutely love The Lost Boys also can you please do an exploring video on War Games?

[@johnthomas9611]

My ex was friends with jason patric, he told her the coreys hated kiefer sutherland because he had success in hollywood and they were the stars of the movie that deserved more than him and would never work with him.

[@christophermerlot3366]

Additional fun fact for you non-Canadians: Kiefer's grandfather was the left-wing politician Tommy Douglas who is considered the architect of universal health care here.

[@Laneous14]

So he's the reason my Canadian ex had to weight 8 1/2 months for a basic knee surgery.

[@austintrousdale2397]

@@Laneous14 And here in the USA, you instead get an amputation and a peg so long as you’ve met your insurance deductible. Life is all about trade-off’s.

[@sinman84_44]

Aussie here and yep, I had learned that surprising fact some years ago. Fun fact for the non-Australians: Julian McMahon is the son of our former prime minister, the late Sir William McMahon.

[@StrazdasLT]

@@Laneous14 So your ex got a knee surgery instead of just dying?

[@razorburn645]

​@@Laneous14Funny I had knee surgery and it took only a few months. Guess how much it cost me? Nothing. There's a reason the USA isn't even in the top 10 for Healthcare.

[@solusanimefan]

The Lost Boys is probably my all time favorite film, it just has everything you could ever want from a film. Honestly it just gives me joy on a level no other film ever has.

[@otaking3582]

I've never understood this mentality of "people will only see a movie with known actors". Maybe it's just me, but I usually base what movies I watch on their stories, their director, being attached to a well known IP, etc. I don't want actors hired just because they're famous, or else we'd end up with ridiculous scenarios like Chris Pratt as Mario.

[@rcevey2]

It's a 'safe' option. And those safe options (prominent director, popular source material, etc.) are easier to judge than quality of the film or audience reaction. They'd rather spend a hundred million dollars on a crappy remake than risk it on 10, ten million dollar original ideas.

[@otaking3582]

@@rcevey2 But seriously, who the hell says "I didn't care about this Batman movie before, but knowing that Robert Pattinson is attached has my attention"? (Which is a weird parallel to Shumacher, now that I think about it...) If you don't care about the IP or the premise, then having an actor you like probably won't change your mind at all. In fact, having celebrities involved can sometimes cause more harm than good (like casting Scarlett Johansson as Major Kusanagi in the live action Ghost in the Shell, or the aforementioned Chris Pratt as Mario).

[@rcevey2]

@@otaking3582 It's hard to definitively say how much casting choices help a film, either out of interest or curiosity. Can't deny that, if Keanu Reeves or Henry Cavill is cast in a film, then it's attracting an audience. None of it will save a bad film, but it's seen as a 'safe bet' by executives.

[@laughingseal2282]

It is not entirely wrong. Just look at how big Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Dwayne Johnsom etc are outside the USA.

[@otaking3582]

@@laughingseal2282 China only watches Tom Cruise because they don't know about scientology, or how much of an asshole he is.

[@Ulgarth]

Well written dedication to a timeless movie. Nanook was the star of this movie ;)

[@hollyb7142]

Thank you for this. Not only is the movie "perfect as it is", this video is too. 👍

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you so much!

[@glyph2011]

A superb film with a killer soundtrack. When it was shown on UK TV in the 90’s the broadcast was so popular, due to public demand at record stores they re-released “good times” by INXS with the Lost Boys Artwork on the cover.

[@gorequillnachovidal]

I was never a huge fan just thought it was alright. But I just rewatched it a month ago and damn I love this movie now. 80s villain Kiefer Sutherland is my favorite actor.

[@pop000690]

Great video on one of the best vampire movies out there. Funny how the studio was very iffy on the Horror/Comedy idea as the same year Evil Dead 2 would come out the same year as The Lost Boys so a pretty defining year for Horror/Comedy movies. And yeah it absolutely doesn't need a remake, I'm not even sure what you can add outside of modern day technology and even that wouldn't have any impact on the story.

[@CybershamanX]

(8:38) I practically burned through the CD of the Lost Boys soundtrack from playing Cry Little Sister over and over again way back in the late 80s. I F-ing loved that song. Listening to it today with my "old ears", the song sounds so pretentiously wannabe stereotypical and formulaic "dark sounding". Still, I REALLY love it deep down in my darkest of dark black heart! 😉😎

[@WanderlustZero]

'Are you making a horror film or a comedy?' 'Yes' Love it

[@JackAustin613]

This movie was everything to me growing up. No exaggeration I’ve watched this movie 100’s of times. Thank goodness Joel saved this movie.

[@igodreamer7096]

Love this movie, so good memories. Also, completely agreed with your last statement, Cecil. Trying to capture the magic will only ended up in failure. Awesome video, by the way! xDDD

[@indiecinemaster4699]

I *love* this movie, but I still barely prefer _Fright Night_ ...

[@CERTAIND00M]

How many Coreys does Fright Night have? Because Lost Boys has TWO!

[@indiecinemaster4699]

@@CERTAIND00M Who needs Coreys when you have goddamned Chris Sarandon *and* Roddy McDowell?

[@CERTAIND00M]

Alex Winter, Bill of _Bill and Ted_ fame, as a goth-grunge vampire... I rest my case. P.S. Though Fright Night is still pretty great.

[@indiecinemaster4699]

@@CERTAIND00M He also directed the live-action _Ben 10_ TV movies...

[@CERTAIND00M]

@@indiecinemaster4699 Oh, he has directed a ton stuff. Actually a super talented guy. One of my favorites is "Freaked" which was the first feature film Mtv ever produced. Definitely worth a watch. Look out for Keanu Reeves as "Dogboy", one of his most underrated comedic roles.

[@darrenparlett343]

Thank you so much for this video. This film rocked us back in 1987 in Australia.

[@thedys70]

yeah saw it at movies in early 1988 in Melbourne, and loved it. Think we bootlegged the arse off the VHS rental some months later too!

[@GiantBoarMonster]

Never knew that about the tear! That's amazing. The lead vampire crying from the pain always stood out in a good way. One of my childhood favorites along with Vamp and Fright Night. And Near Dark.

[@Survivor2002]

Back in the late 80's, when I worked at a local video store in D.C , there were certain movies that we knew, if you put them on the store's monitors, it would only be scant minutes before some customer would ask, "What is that, and can I rent it?" The distinctive flyover opening, (thank you, Michael Chapman!), combined with Gerard McMann's Goth-flavored theme, guaranteed that our VHS copies of THE LOST BOYS would fly out the door every time, pun intended!

[@hobbitpsi]

anytime I hear "local video store" I always remember walking into them and first I'd notice is the old guys walking to the "back room" for their specific videos lol

[@landismithCOJ]

They're worms, Michael. RIP Corey Haim.

[@ianjacka469]

Oooooo don't...I watched it the other night when I was a bit to baked and that scene got me bad, lol.

[@allright]

Well I was hoping for Monster Squad, but this is just as good, speaking of which this has Kiefer Sutherland in it, Kiefer Sutherland stared as Jack Baure in 24, who would win in a fight Jack Bauer or Walker Texas ranger, speaking of which, don't forget to review Invasion USA. Chuck Norris inspired The Frog Brothers, make it happen Cecile.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

Oh man, I loved Monstet Squad waaaaaay more than this. I barely remembered seeing this as a kid, and when I watched it several years ago, I did not care for it.

[@jamesanderson6373]

My Lyft driver was in the movie. He plays the guy that gets sucked out of the car.

[@thedys70]

His girlfriend was pretty hot! Great scene!

[@thebonefish]

Jeff Goldblum worked as the Fly trainer and wrangler. He only asked to be kept uncredited.

[@tleeg74]

Great job, Cecil. The Lost Boys is a classic

[@fsj197811]

The Lost Boys is one of my go to movies. I've been to Santa Clara but had no idea they showed the Lost Boys movie on the beach once a year. I'm definitely going! Thanks for sharing.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@LucyLioness100]

Oh God I love this movie! Pure ‘80s cheese and charm, a great mix of bathshit insanity with hilarious comedic moments, terrific direction from the late Joel Schumacher & the cast is having a blast; Kiefer Sutherland being awesome in this and of course who doesn’t enjoy the Frog Brothers

[@Cander5142]

I nearly expected: “To get the flies to fly, they squeezed lemons on them”

[@bloodgourd]

This was a Halloween treat to say the least. Exceptional work as always, man. Thank you!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@ministerofdarkness]

I'll never forget sneaking into this Masterpiece when I was 12! One of my favorites!!

[@alisterfolson]

Captain Hook as The Head Vampire: *I finally got those damn kids* Tbh since it came out I never thought of this angle.

[@venomouslizards]

Great video. I should be studying for a major exam the but this is way more important. Also, at 36:06 this song also looks like it’s an homage to the eclipse from Berserk.

[@Crazy_about_media]

The albums cover is 100% , and in the music video you see a berserk symbol on the guitar. Just check Gunship they are great.

[@ianjacka469]

Fascinating, seen Lost Boys too many times for people to believe. And literally just finished watching Berserk (1997) for the 2nd time. Both incredible. Still trying to work out if Griffith is actually evil if he was predestined by fate to become the monster he does?? He is evil, but it was out of his hands.

[@JoeDredd2012]

10:50 True or maybe Jenny Wright? I remember hearing the director bring that up on the dvd set extras the way he describe her in the script is pretty munch Jenny Wright which funny enough in the same year she would be in ''Near Dark'' which I do like but it has nothing on this film IMHO. 33:40 Yes to me the real sequel yes it has it's problems but I did very munch had a good time with it would be cool to see you do a ''Exploring'' episode on that film someday? if not it's cool. 36:40-36:54 May They All Rest in Peace! 37:56 I agree Cecil! First off Cecil may I just say you really did another fantastic job putting this one together it's one of my favorite vampire films from the 1980's right next to ''Fright Night'' IMHO. Also 2nd off ''HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!''🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@charleshetrick3152]

It’s always astounding to me how much luck plays in the success of any given film.

[@FlyingFocs]

That fact is honestly my biggest motivator to try and write a book. My ideas might be weird, but hey, if "Peter Pan vampire" can be a hit.

[@bloodgourd]

Luck and artists following their gut.

[@collin1240]

And how often it seems to be thanks to fighting the demands of the money men, and resisting their tinkering.

[@charleshetrick3152]

@@collin1240 I’d be interested to see if there’s a “signal” so to speak re return on investment. Is there actually evidence the money should just let the art do it’s thing. Or is it completely random. Was Lost Boys amazing not only because the director got his way or was it also because they slashed his budget. Too often high budget sequels of low budget hits turn out to be shite.

[@collin1240]

@@charleshetrick3152 True. It may be the conflict colliding with passion, creating drive. I've rarely seen a result (or at least attention called to a result) where something good came from caving to the demands of the money men. But I've also seen vanity projects where the creative got their way and it ended up horrible. I guess if it was something that could be nailed down, someone would have by now.

[@VicStrange9]

Edit my previous comment: GOD DAMN this is a thorough review. He even included how it inspired the 69 Eyes. Someone give this man a prize he deserves it.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

:)

[@lesizmor9079]

Started as a Peter Pan re-make?? That's crazy hilarious!!

[@BugsyFoga]

Definitely gotta admit Joel definitely has a pretty fascinating career.

[@nexusvideo]

It's amazing when Warner Bros films succeed despite the best efforts of management. This company is a mess.

[@OHCandP]

I like how this episode of Exploring keeps popping up. The Lost Boys is one of my all-time favorite movies.

[@lesliehardeman6212]

I'm 41 years old and this is still one of my favorite movies...

[@mouseketeery]

Terrific choice, excellent presentation. Happy Halloween!

[@SandDabs]

I was about 15 when they filmed Lost Boys in my hometown. Everyone wanted to be an extra. My friends and I ended up at a campfire on the main beach for the motorcycle chase scene. The production guy (sorry I was young and it was decades ago, I forgot his name) gave us kids a twelve pack of beer and had us sit at the fire. I was about 15, getting free beer and the chance to be in a movie! Everytime I see the movie, I remember how cool everyone involved was.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for sharing!