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The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

July 31, 1987· 1h 37m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.1

When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

Critics Sentiment

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8+ Great
6-8 Good
<6 Poor
19 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

David's gang reveals their true forms while killing partygoers

8.7at 1h 05m
Lowest Moment

Sam and the Frog Brothers test Max for vampirism

6.8at 55m
Biggest Swing

The film drops from its horror peak during the vampire feeding scene to its lowest point with the Corey comedy sequences, before recovering for the action-packed finale.

The Lost Boys maintains strong audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with particular peaks during Kiefer Sutherland's vampire sequences and the memorable ending. While some critics found the comedy elements uneven and noted the shift toward conventional action in the finale, the film's stylish 80s aesthetic and effective horror-comedy blend kept reviewers generally positive. The sentiment arc shows the film succeeding best when balancing its horror and style elements, with slight dips during purely comedic moments.

19 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Michael and Sam move to Santa Carla with Lucy
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Michael meets Star and David's gang on the boardwalk
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David's gang hangs from the railway bridge with Michael
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Michael experiences vampire symptoms and nearly attacks Sam
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Sam and the Frog Brothers test Max for vampirism⬇ Lowest moment
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David's gang reveals their true forms while killing partygoers⬆ Peak moment
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David's gang attacks the Emerson home in final confrontation
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Grandpa kills Max and delivers the final vampire quip
5.0
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