Filmmaker reacts to The Lost Boys (1987) for the FIRST TIME!

[@JamesVSCinema]

This film was waaaay cooler than I'd thought! Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day!

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Oh btw that's Keither Sutherland as the head of the vampire gang.

[@icgeorge]

If you like this you have to watch Near Dark

[@Kingasm06]

Was about to go to bed, but now I’m making snacks & tuning into my favorite vampire movie. So excited for your reaction!

[@johncampbell756]

A big Goonies connection is Corey Feldman who was Mouth in Goonies and the wanna be Rambo of the two Frog brothers.

[@unou588]

If you want a good horror movie, check out a horror movie called 'Altered' has to do with Alien abductions. Pretty good, really under the radar and not a lot of people have seen it I think.

[@stevenrod100]

Yeah it took me years to realize this movie was a adaptation of Peter Pan with vampires. The whole idea of the Lost Boys never growing old just clicked in my head.

[@NikkieTwix]

Honestly, this is probably my all time favourite movie. It’s just perfect to me, the 80s, the music, the characters, it’s just always a good time

[@JamesVSCinema]

Loved the characters here. Kids were legendary haha

[@jasonvoorhees310]

If you like this film you'll love Near Dark. It's a very 80s western vampire movie. Much like lost boys and John Carpenter's vampires.

[@aaronshouting588]

Don’t forget that rampant homoeroticism

[@roryphares6192]

I was in first grade and my sister in 6th grade had a sleepover and they watched this movie. I snuck in and was terrified! Then i lived in Santa Cruz for 12 years and realized they filmed it there!

[@LoneCloudHopper]

I only just watched it before watching James' reaction video. The movie was head of its time. Obviously an inspiration for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

Dianne Wiest is the perfect movie mom, between this and Edward Scissorhands she exudes such warmth in grim circumstances. She's the kind of person who does the title "character actress" proud.

[@Hortonfantastic4]

And Parenthood. I love her “Mom” there.

[@LordVolkov]

She's just so sweet. One of the all time mother actresses.

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Also Footloose.

[@Warlocke000]

Qualities she also displayed in her role as Aunt Jet, in Practical Magic.

[@TheGavrael]

@@Hortonfantastic4 Yeah, and her reaction to the 'flashlight' was funny as hell.

[@mrsleep0000]

'My own brothers a shit suckin vampire!' ...probably one of the best lines in any movie ever.

[@LordVolkov]

You wait till mom finds out! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dlweiss]

I think you said it perfectly: above all else, the VIBES in the movie are IMMACULATE, pretty much from start to finish. Dark but lighthearted, campy but gothic, clever yet dumb. Like a teenage 80s fever dream.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

If you think this is dumb, you have not seen enough horror movies.

[@Warlocke000]

Not only has Tim Cappello been tearing it up on the sax and other instruments for decades, with acts like Peter Gabriel, Carly Simon, and Tina Turner, but he is nearly 70 and still going strong (musically AND physically). He was in the vampire-themed music video for GUNSHIP's "Dark All Day," from a few years ago, and their just-released music video, "Monster In Paradise."

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP to those who were involved in making this movie: Joel Schumacher, Director Richard Donner, Producer Corey Haim, Sam Brooke McCarter, Paul Bernard Hughes, Grandpa Edward Hermann, Max.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Yeah man. Props to you my guy.

[@HardcoreRGProdigyXTR]

You forgot about the Boardwalk Security Guard, portrayed by the late J. Dinan Myrtetus (1935-1996) - the gang's first victim at the beginning.

[@johnrawlings2161]

Damn I hate time passing by! Always have had trouble with it! I am still very much 80's!

[@HardcoreRGProdigyXTR]

Cody (aka Nanook - Euthanized a decade after the film); 1984-1997. Also appeared as Wolf on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman / Spirit in Legend of the Spirit Dog.

[@cmlemmus494]

Also Jan Fischer (story & screenplay writer) & Jeffrey Boam (screenplay), 2 of the 3 writers. Plus Harvey Bernhard (producer), Michael Chapman (DP), and probably dozens of others; the film is 35 years old.

[@stsolomon618]

My mom introduced this movie to me when I was in middle school. It's one of her favorites. Last year, they showed the film at my local retro theater, and I surprised her by taking her to see it.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ayyy now that’s pretty dope.

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

That's cool as hell, my mom also showed this movie to me when I was a kid as well and it remains a favorite till this day.

[@stsolomon618]

​​@@SuperSayinSolidSnekCool man. It's a Halloween tradition. I had a crush on Star as a kid.

[@radioethiopiate]

High school girls in the 80s must have absolutely loved this film, because my Mum also introduced me to it as one of her favourite movies. To be fair, it is great.

[@famsdfamsd]

I was 17 when this film came out, and my girlfriends and I had a total blast seeing it in the theater. We all wanted to be Kiefer's vampire girlfriend. It was the perfect blend of sexy, funny and scary, and watching it now reminds me of the exhilaratingly wild freedom of my high school years. Still watch it every halloween 🥰

[@CrowR75]

Reasons I love this channel. James watches The Lost Boys. Loves the Sax Player, loves Nanook, loves the moody vibe, bags Star for not speaking up and predicts Grandpa for the win while reading the movie language. Legend as always!

[@shainewhite2781]

The tagline: "Sleep All Day Party All Night Never Grow Old Never Die Its Fun To Be A Vampire."

[@ajtaylor8750]

This came out the same year as "Near Dark," another great vampire film. Check that out if you ever get the chance. I love them both!

[@Serenity113]

OMG Yes! a cult classic!

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Dude I literally just recommended that in my comment. Fabulous film. Katherine Bigelow did a fantastic job making an 80s western vampire film. Much like John Carpenter's vampires, lost boys, and from dusk till dawn.

[@ericisprobablyfullofshit7797]

Came here to say the same thing.

[@yermatedave4930]

What these people said, 100%

[@1ofLouisBoys]

Pretty funny when you realize Michael in Lost Boys and Homer in Near Dark are brothers.

[@jimtatro6550]

This is definitely the most 80’s horror film ever. Check out Fright Night and Near Dark for two more great vampire films from around the same time period.

[@wheelwatcher05]

Yes to Fright Night. The original with Chris Sarandon.

[@WyldstaarStudios]

Near Dark was pretty much doomed, getting released only two months after The Lost Boys. A great movie that came and went without much notice.

[@rickydjx]

For anyone interested, saxy muscle guy Tim Capello is still shredding it, currently on four tracks on the new Gunship album (they're big fans of this movie, too).

[@LordVolkov]

Longtime collaborator with Tina Turner (RIP). He has a really distinctive sax style.

[@laurenherda2415]

Not just my favorite vampire film but one of my all time favorites in general. I miss the 80s so much 😢

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Mines Near Dark. But love lost boys as well.

[@carmenmonroe7]

Me too, man where is the time machine lol!!!!

[@jonwmeyer11]

20:24 Michael was supposed to be her first kill I believe. That's what David wanted. So I think that's why she didn't say anything sooner.

[@TheOscarOdyssey]

This and Let the Right One In will always be my two favorite vampire movies

[@wenskley]

A few months ago, I was hanging out with some friends, and we decided to hit up a bar. We got there and Tim Cappello (the saxophone guy) was playing there. We all grew up on this movie and were so shook to stumble upon his concert. 😂

[@Hortonfantastic4]

And, and? Is he still good?

[@kennieminski7080]

@@Hortonfantastic4 Check out the new Gunship album "Unicorn" and you'll find out.

[@trevorcoyle517]

​@@Hortonfantastic4i havent seen him, but his work woth Gunship is PHENOMENAL

[@wenskley]

@@Hortonfantastic4 Yeah! He put on a good show. He talked a lot about his journey and where all he’s been. Dude has lived a super interesting life.

[@carmenmonroe7]

I met Tim, he's so awesome. He played with the Legendary Tina Turner!!!

[@Emburbujada]

I love this movie! It's fun but also so dark and cool, and with a very good soundtrack. Kiefer played a great villain in so many movies back then.

[@rigger151]

James needs to check out Flatliners

[@SavaFiend]

@@rigger151 Yes! That was another one of my favorites!

[@Valecan]

"Whether this is the second or third time watching it", ohhh that is cute. You mean like the 20th time right? The sound track for this movie is still one I listen to.

[@jkhristian9603]

The Lost Boys is a reference to Peter Pan. The kids who didn't grow up.

[@BOTCHED]

My little sisters and I watched this movie all of the damn time, regardless of what time of the year it was. Such a fun film. The Frog Bro's were the GOATS.

[@ogieogie]

A classic. I had the soundtrack album and played it through my 20s. Check out the accomplished (and tragic) cast. I can't believe you didn't recognize Keifer Sutherland.

[@shesemerald2011]

This movie was everything growing up. Still is amazing. And I have never looked at a saxophone the same again.

[@citpeks2000]

"You wait till Mom finds out, buddy!" You really can't appreciate this unless you have siblings. 🤣

[@melg1621]

Loved this movie when it first came out, so much fun. I lived in Santa Cruz, CA where this was filmed for 20 some years. Now I live in WI and those aerial shots make me so nostalgic, they're beautiful.

[@Dbdorr]

Monterey native here. I think that comic book store is still around. And of course the Boardwalk and Big Dipper triggers all the nostalgia.

[@manicpanic3544]

Such a great flick! Loved seeing this in the theater in 87. Definitely the 80s in a time capsule.

[@matthewcollingwood2990]

Blows my mind that people dont know this movie, its an all time classic Vampire flick. So happy you watched this...Near Dark is also an incredible entry in the genre, hope you get to this at some point too.

[@LordVolkov]

Peak 80's. Two Coreys (RIP to Haim), wild fashion/hair, killer soundtrack, and Dianne Wiest. I just adore her in everything. For more of the Coreys - Dream a Little Dream and License To Drive

[@unclelink]

🎵Thou shalt not kiiiiiiill🎵 "The Tale Of The Two Coreys" is a tale of tragedy. The history of The Lost Boys just as good as the movie itself! Like the part where Kieffer was crying. The tears weren't for his friend they killed but a reaction to the prosthetics.

[@LordVolkov]

His ability to push through it for the scene is fantastic. David's crying face is such an interesting shot and he holds it pretty long.

[@aaronshouting588]

Highly recommend Near Dark, which is another 80’s vampire flick and it’s severely underrated

[@kathrynroat9139]

This movie set a whole new standard, vibe and style to horror and 80s films. You nailed it! 😊

[@sydIRISH]

The Lost Boys is play on the Lost Boys in Peter Pan. These young vampires never grow up...

[@Tabris93]

This movie is one of my childhood favourites, I can't say how much I love you reacting to this! One thing I have to say, though - Star did tell Michael straight out that the bottle was David's blood. But, as expected, he didn't believe her. So she really tried.

[@TranceClassicsOfficial]

Such a classic movie, with a legendary soundtrack too! Your Goonies comparison was on point, it has that same sort of thing going on with that loveable gang of kids from the 80's and of course Corey Feldman being in both movies probably adds to that. Great reaction 😊

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I'm on your channel all the time. I appreciate all the uploads, buddy. I was on the trance & hardhouse scene here in the uk during the late 90s.🙌

[@TranceClassicsOfficial]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage Nice one mate. Loving the name too, used to be mad into WWF/WWE in the 80's / 90's at least until the Attitude era ended. HBK loyal here haha 😆

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@TranceClassicsOfficial Cheers, buddy. Yeah, that's when I bailed too. It started to go down hill, fast.😂🙌

[@malkiyyah2693]

Donner being involved with both films certainly helps, too.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Legendary indeed! I can feel the nostalgia oozing from this film.

[@laurakali6522]

Less Than Zero. Not a horror movie but an underrated 80’s movie.

[@michaeltabor4176]

Best... Vampire... Movie... EVER I read somewhere that it is called The Lost Boys because the writer had the thought "What if Peter Pan and the lost boys didn't age because they were vampires? " This movie and Fright Night are two of my childhood favorites when it comes to vamps.

[@kennieminski7080]

The saxophone player is on alot of the tracks on Gunships new album " Unicorn".

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

FYI the Reason Michael didn't fight the others, is because he was extremely weak as he had been refusing to drink Blood to become a full vampire he'd been wrecked had he tried

[@truthbetold2567]

I'm glad you enjoyed this as much as I do. I was a kid of the 80's and I put this in my top 5 movies of that time period.

[@Neat0_o]

@27:21 “if you take the effort into building that sandbox, Mf’s gonna play in it”. That was a hard line right there my man. Great video as always, brother.

[@AbsoluteApril]

Haven't even watched your react yet and instant thumbs up, this is my all time favorite movie (cheese and all) and I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on it! thank you so much for doing The Lost Boys!!

[@biffyqueen]

Ah this film was an integral part of my childhood. My sister taped it off HBO and she got the soundtrack. I've seen it a million times and it's still just as good.

[@DanielS2001]

Fun fact: The actor who plays the grandfather is Barnard Hughes. He played both Dr. Walter Gibbs and Dumont, the IO Tower guardian program in the 1982 film TRON. He also played Dr. Aurelius Hogue in the 1991 film Doc Hollywood. :) Also, there's another vampire film I'd recommend that was released around the same time and was mostly forgotten. It's called Near Dark (1987), and I think you may like it. It's directed by Kathryn Bigalow (of Point Break, Strange Days and The Hurt Locker fame), and stars Lance Henikson, Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Jennette Goldstein and Bill Paxton. I highly recommend it. :D

[@BADDEC101]

in middle school, it was probably The Outsiders that you read.

[@lkf8799]

I'm an 80s baby and I love this movie. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk plays movies on the beach during the summer and this is a yearly favorite since it was filmed there.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Ahh, my favorite time of year. Awesome reaction man. Lost boys is a classic. Look foward to more horror reactions. Love the BB reactions but horror is my jam. If your interested in another fabulous vampire movie similar to lost boys I highly recommend Near Dark directed by Katherine Bigalow. Very 80s western like John Carpenter's vampires and lost boys. Great film.

[@CharlesDunkley]

It's rare when I love a vampire film as much as this one and it somehow ends up being only my 2nd favorite vampire film of that year. Near Dark takes the 1987 Vampire crown for me. Though I have probably watched The Lost Boys more times over the years. I knew you would have a blast watching this.

[@SuperDoNotWant]

One of my favourite movies from teenhood (I was a fan of both Coreys), and an absolute banger of a soundtrack that I own on both cassette and CD!

[@cmstone5178]

The 'Lost Boys' were Peter Pans gang in Neverland, they never grew old.

[@theunamiable]

This movie has one of the great soundtracks.

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Near dark is a really different take on the vampire film as well James❤

[@Sarcastro_78]

After October and spooky movie month, you need to check out a great film with a great cast including Kiefer's father, Donald. One of his best and most memorable performances in Kelly's Heroes. If you are in the mood for a WW2 bank heist flick, that's your poison.

[@jakecleveland1051]

The Monster Squad is another fun October movie to check out

[@johnnusz8278]

I remember watching this when i was a kid just after release... I loved the old man even then... now 30+ years later I love him even more

[@EndymionDeVere]

This movie is so fun and such an MTV generation movie. I can’t think of a more Rock-and-Roll take on the vampire genre and it works.

[@CChissel]

Love this movie! The behind the scenes and making of story is really cool too! I’d definitely recommend a video or just reading up on how the movie was made, really interesting.

[@deborahcornell171]

Wondering if you noticed the giant poster in the vampires' lair. It's the legendary Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors. A couple of years later, Jason Patric (Michael) was considered to play Jim in The Doors biopic. But the role went to Val Kilmer & the rest is history. Val's Jim was as epic as his Doc Holliday in "Tombstone". Hope you'll react to "The Doors" one day...one of Oliver Stone's most interesting films. 💙💫💙💫💙💫💙💫💙💫💙💫💙

[@werdle92]

Corey, Corey, and Kiefer. What more could you ask for in an 80s movie?

[@LupusLifestyle]

I'm going to bring back the shirtless saxophone live concerts again! As soon as I workout and learn how to play saxophone 😭

[@Michelle-ce1qh]

BEST FREAKING MOVIE EVERRRR. I watched this hundreds of times since the 80's. I'm 50 now and STILL watch it all the time...even if it's just playing in the background.

[@carmenmonroe7]

I loooove this movie. Our childhood in the 80s was the greatest!!!

[@michaelcross3585]

Watched this as a kid absolute classic watched it with my kids a few years back they loved it easily one of the best vampire movies of all time

[@mikenotic8430]

LETSSSS GOO, literally have a tattoo from this movie. Can’t wait to watch your reaction.

[@JamesVSCinema]

🤘🏽

[@stsolomon618]

I had a crush on the actress that played Star.

[@-Gumbo]

@@stsolomon618 I forgot how much I did too

[@stsolomon618]

​@@-Gumboshe was in another film called Less than Zero.

[@onemondaynight]

This was what it was like for me going to the movies with friends as a teenager in the 80s: films like this were made to be a romping good time. So much about this film was relatable to 80s youth culture.

[@garetjax19]

So glad I was in my late teens in1987. This was part of an amazing few Years, for classic 80's Blockbuster films and future cult classics, such as this and the under rated 'Near Dark'. We had 'Predator', 'Evil Dead 2', 'The Princess Bride', 'RoboCop', 'Hamburger Hill', 'The Brave Little Toaster', 'Raising Arizona' and 'Good Morning Vietnam'; Just to name a few. In fact, you could probably do a whole series, based on that year's Top 20 IMDb rated film's alone. There is also an IRL tragic story behind the young main lead actor. Sad, but worth the look into. Peace All

[@Persephone_Personified]

Makes me miss the 80’s. 😢

[@floriangrogoll5206]

80s vibes. I saw the film for the first time in 1990. Music, humor and especially the charismatic Kiefer Sutherland... this film is part of my youth. Thanks for your reaction.

[@Hail_To_The_King]

Star signed an NDA with the guy who runs the video store, give her a break

[@dizzynikki5912]

Awsome to see you reacting to 80's & 90's freaking classics.... Back in an age when movies were Awsome...

[@matta5498]

The Lost Boys were the children in Peter Pan that lived on Never Never Land and never grew old.

[@Malryth]

This movie was so awesome back in the day. A blend of horror, comedy and entertaining characters. It also has a pretty good soundtrack, if you liked all that music used in the movie. I recently (finally) picked it up on DVD. The 80's was truly the time of iconic and amazing movies!!

[@JacobStrife]

Hell yea man! I'm young and still catching up on all of the movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s but this atm has to be my favorite movie!😎

[@thomashiggins9320]

I remember when this first came out. *Nobody* expected it to be at all good, much less *this* good. 😊 It's just a fun, fun film -- and I loved the play on the "Lost Boys" from Peter Pan. 😁

[@branchsnapper2228]

So great to see this channel doing so well. You are nailing it James.

[@popeye697]

This was originally supposed to be a PG movie with kids the same age range as The Goonies, but director Joel Schumacher convinced producer Richard Donner to make it an "R" rated movie with young adults instead to be a much more violent and MTV inspired style of movie. It was the correct decision.

[@BrianMcDonald]

Sexy Sax man is the ultimate ambassador of this movie and really helps you fully embrace the setting 😂

[@16ktbear]

Late to the party, but love this movie and your commentary.

[@Drforrester31]

Far as 80s vampire movies go I think Fright Night is my favorite because it shows more love to the classic monster movies, but Lost Boys is a real close second. Sam and the Frog brothers are hilarious, it's got great action, the vampires are cool and also a legit threat, and the dreamy cinematography is excellent. My only complaint is that Star could have been more interesting. I used to go to Santa Cruz all the time as a kid and had no idea the movie was filmed there, so watching it for the first time as an adult was an awesome surprise

[@ItsLexy]

I'm late but I love the shots with Max after he reveals himself to be a vampire in front of the stuffed lion. Apex predator in front of an apex predator that's been killed and stuffed. Just a little bit of a hint he's top of the food chain, but not for long.

[@ClubMonchhichi]

I knew you would love this one. From the cinematography to Grandpa ❤

[@Kiraiko44]

This is one of my FAVORITE movies of all time, and anyone who knows me would agree it's had a significant impact on my sense of style lol

[@namco003]

Love this movie. We watched the hell out of it when it came on HBO back in the day. The whole 80s kids adventure movies were so good and mostly inspired by movies like this.

[@jadehand1]

Always loved Lost Boys(Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, never grow old) Can't wait to see more October Films. Fallen, if you haven't seen it. More Kiefer Sutherland (original Flatliners)

[@gurulimbo]

Saxophone guy was also in the movie “Tap” with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.

[@arinbaun9452]

If you really want that movie about a giant flying creature just swooping down and attacking people, I totally have to recommend "Q: The Winged Serpent" directed by Larry Cohen. A true cult-horror classic 🐉🐉

[@willgold9989]

Between this and “Stand by Me”, my younger self saw Kiefer Sutherland as the ultimate BAMF. Really wanted his wardrobe too.

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

Kiefer Sutherland as David is so iconic now.

[@jond7972]

BRO!!!! YESSS!!! I can't believe it's here!! Thanks so much dude

[@michelleramirez7893]

"Did he just get scooped up by a pterodactyl?", has to be my favorite reaction comment ever spoken.

[@oldschoolpunkguy1]

Another really great 80's vampire movie is "Near Dark"!

[@RennersPT-C]

Love this film! Im old so grew up with this flick and still listen to the soundtrack! Always wanted to own a huskie and name him Nanook too haha. Im also a huge fan of the Corey Haim/Feldman duo. RIP Haim.

[@erikafigueroa5128]

Yaaasss you finally watched this one!!! Let me sit back and watch your reaction!

[@sharonjoan1970]

Oh James this notification made my Night❤ My Absolute Favorite Vampire Movie Ever and I had this fire soundtrack on cassette & cd😍

[@Harv72b]

The book from middle school you were thinking of was probably Peter Pan. The screenplay grew out of a discussion revolving around, "what if the lost boys from Peter Pan were actually vampires?". It kind of fits...in both cases, these were youths who would never get sick, never grow old, never die. "Stylish" perfectly describes this movie. MTV Films didn't happen until 1991, but I've always thought of "The Lost Boys" as the first MTV picture. Between the soundtrack, costuming, set pieces...one of the most '80s movies ever made, in all the best ways. And I still hold that Kiefer Sutherland played the best movie vampire of all time: the perfect blend of cool & intriguing with dark and creepy.

[@ZacharyFinch]

Yo this is so trippy. This is one of those DVDs I grew up with and watched a million times as a child, but none of my friends have never even heard of. Thanks for watching. This was a nice trip down memory lane.

[@dahobdahob]

This came out when I was in High School. 1987 with this and Near Dark were the rising edge of the vampire and goth stuff that happened in the 90s. Love this movie to death.

[@The.Pickle]

One of my fav films. I love the soundtrack too. It's weird seeing people watching it for the first time, then I remember how old I am lol.

[@MoxieMcMurder]

I'm glad you mentioned the set design and style of the film. It's dense and feels authentic. Grew up watching this film, shout out to the soundtrack!

[@davem9208]

A great film. I have loved it from the first time I watched it. As for the Huskies, there were two identical dogs used, one tame, used for close-ups with Sam, and the other was more active/vicious, and was used in scenes like attacking Mikey trying to enter the bathroom, and later the vampire near the bath.