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Overview

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Director:
Joel Schumacher
Writers:
Janice Fischer (story) &
James Jeremias (story) ...
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Release Date:
31 July 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire. more
Plot:
After moving to a new town, two brothers are convinced that the area is frequented by vampires. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins & 5 nominations more
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Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Jason Patric ... Michael
Corey Haim ... Sam

Dianne Wiest ... Lucy
Barnard Hughes ... Grandpa

Edward Herrmann ... Max (as Ed Herrmann)

Kiefer Sutherland ... David

Jami Gertz ... Star

Corey Feldman ... Edgar Frog

Jamison Newlander ... Alan Frog

Brooke McCarter ... Paul

Billy Wirth ... Dwayne

Alex Winter ... Marko (as Alexander Winter)

Chance Michael Corbitt ... Laddie
Alexander Bacon Chapman ... Greg
Nori Morgan ... Shelly

Todd Feder ... Surf Nazi #1
Christopher Peters ... Surf Nazi #2
Keith Butterfield ... Surf Nazi #3
Gerald Younggren ... Surf Nazi #4
Eric Graves ... Surf Nazi #5
J. Dinan Myrtetus ... Security Guard

Kelly Jo Minter ... Maria
Timmy Cappello ... Beach Concert Star
Jim Turner ... Gas Station Owner
Tony Cain ... Lost Child
Melanie Bishop ... Child's Mother
Sandra E. Garcia ... Runaway #1
Ian Guindon ... Runaway #2
Jane Bare ... Frog Mother
B. Lowenberg ... Frog Father
Captain Colourz ... Tattoo Man
Inez Pandalfi ... Security Guard's Wife
Cody ... Nanook
Folsom ... Thorn
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
D. Alan Cooksey ... Man on Boardwalk (uncredited)
Peggy Malone ... (uncredited)
Douglas Mellor ... (uncredited)
Mercedes Moseley ... Girl Getting Ears Pierced (uncredited)

Nicole Vigil ... Girl on boardwalk (uncredited)
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Directed by
Joel Schumacher 
 
Writing credits
Janice Fischer (story) &
James Jeremias (story)

Janice Fischer (screenplay) &
James Jeremias (screenplay) and
Jeffrey Boam (screenplay)

Produced by
Harvey Bernhard .... producer
Mark Damon .... co-executive producer
Richard Donner .... executive producer
John W. Hyde .... co-executive producer (as John Hyde)
 
Original Music by
Thomas Newman 
 
Cinematography by
Michael Chapman (director of photography)
 
Film Editing by
Robert Brown 
 
Casting by
Marion Dougherty 
 
Production Design by
Bo Welch 
 
Art Direction by
Tom Duffield 
 
Set Decoration by
R. Chris Westlund  (as Chris Westlund)
 
Costume Design by
Susan Becker 
 
Makeup Department
Brent Baker .... effects crew: Cannom
Everett Burrell .... effects crew: Cannom
Greg Cannom .... prosthetic effects: vampires
Keith Edmier .... effects crew: Cannom
Earl Ellis .... effects crew: Cannom
Bill Forsche .... effects crew: Cannom (as Bill Foertsch)
Dino Ganziano .... hair stylist
Chris Goehe .... effects crew: Cannom
Morton Greenspoon .... contact lens consultant (as Morton K. Greenspoon, O.D.)
Steve LaPorte .... makeup artist (as Steve Laporte)
Ve Neill .... makeup artist
Larry Odien .... effects crew: Cannom
K.G. Ramsey .... hair stylist (as K. G. Ramsey)
John Vulich .... effects crew: Cannom
 
Production Management
William L. Young .... unit production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
M. James Arnett .... second unit director (as James Arnett)
William S. Beasley .... first assistant director
Patrick A. Duffy .... first assistant director: second unit (as Patrick Duffy)
Eric Jewett .... second assistant director
Jennifer Kingry .... second second assistant director
Kalai Strode .... second assistant director: second unit (as Woody K. Strode)
 
Art Department
Donald R. Abblett .... stand-by painter
Cheryl Carasik .... lead person
Ray Chambers .... construction foreman
Jack Johnson .... illustrator
Larry Lennert .... greens assistant
Dan Ondrejko .... greens foreman
William A. Petrotta .... property master (as Bill Petrotta)
Anne Sidaris-Reeves .... assistant property master
Michael J. Smith .... construction coordinator (as Michael Smith)
Jane Stewart .... art research
John Warnke .... set designer
Lindsay Dawson .... storyboard artist (uncredited)
Robert Misetich .... paint foreman (uncredited)
Victor M. Shannon .... plasterer (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Rick Alexander .... sound re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander)
Jeff Bushelman .... sound editor (as Jeffrey L. Bushelman)
Charles L. Campbell .... supervising sound editor
Larry Carow .... sound editor
Craig Clark .... sound editing assistant
Robert Crosby .... boom man
Louis L. Edemann .... supervising sound editor
Richard C. Franklin .... sound editor (as Richard C. Franklin Jr.)
Les Fresholtz .... sound re-recording mixer
Chuck Neely .... sound editor
Mel Neiman .... processed sound effects
Alan L. Nineberg .... adr editor (as Alan Nineberg)
Vern Poore .... sound re-recording mixer
Rod Rogers .... assistant adr editor
David M. Ronne .... production sound mixer (as David Ronne)
Robert Scarborough .... cable man
Larry Singer .... supervising adr editor
Stephen Mackey .... boom operator (uncredited)
John Roesch .... foley artist (uncredited)
 
Special Effects by
Donald Elliott .... special effects
Sam Marquez .... special effects
Tim Moran .... special effects (as Timothy J. Moran)
Doyle Smiley .... special effects
Bob Stoker .... special effects
Lucinda Strub .... special effects
Richard Stutsman .... special effects (as Richard W. Stutsman)
Matt Sweeney .... special effects coordinator
Fred Tassaro .... special effects foreman
Mike Wever .... special effects (as Michael Wever)
Tony Gardner .... special makeup effects artist: Greg Cannom's crew (uncredited)
D. Kerry Prior .... special effects artist: Dream Quest Images (uncredited)
Shamu .... special effects technician (uncredited)
 
Visual Effects by
Michael Bigelow .... motion control supervisor
Eric Brevig .... visual effects designer
Eric Brevig .... visual effects supervisor
Charles Chiodo .... visual effects design consultant
Michael Ferriter .... optical compositing
James Green .... motion control technician
Robert Hall .... optical supervisor
Clint Hutchison .... visual effects element controller
Justin Klarenbeck .... motion control technician
Doug Lefler .... visual effects design consultant (as Douglas Lefler)
Tim McHugh .... special effects photography
Daniel P. Moore .... video operator: visual effects unit
Richard Ripple .... optical compositing (as Richard Rippel)
Robert Scifo .... matte artist
Keith Shartle .... visual effects production manager
Michael Shea .... motion control technician
Chuck Shuman .... special effects photography (as Charles Schuman)
James Balsam .... motion control camera operator (uncredited)
 
Stunts
Vicky Benson .... stunts
Sandy Berumen .... stunts
May Boss .... stunts
Christopher Bowman .... stunts
Janet Brady .... stunts (as Janet Brady Gibbs)
David Burton .... stunts
Jodie Mae Caldwell .... stunts
Doc D. Charbonneau .... stunts
Monty Cox .... stunts (as Lamont Cox)
Gary Davis .... stunt coordinator
Scott Dockstader .... stunts
Bill Erickson .... stunt coordinator (as Bill Erikson)
Bruce Gattenbein .... stunts
Sandra Lee Gimpel .... stunts (as Sandy Gimpel)
Jeff Habberstad .... stunts (as Jeff Haberstad)
Randy Hall .... stunts
Steve Holladay .... stunts
Madonna Joy .... stunts
Kim Robert Koscki .... stunts (as Kim Koscki)
David LeBell .... stunts (as David Lebell)
Gene LeBell .... stunts (as Gene Lebell)
John Meier .... stunts (as John C. Meier)
Larry Nicholas .... stunts
William R. Perry .... stunts (as Bill Perry)
Chuck Picerni Jr. .... stunts (as Charles Picerni Jr.)
Dan Plum .... stunts
Bernie Pock .... stunts
Pat Romano .... stunts
Dennis Scott .... stunts
Ceci Vendrell .... stunts
Jack West .... stunts
Scott Wilder .... stunts
Spice Williams-Crosby .... stunts (as Spice Williams)
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Eric D. Andersen .... camera operator: second unit (as Eric Anderson)
Michael W. Blymyer .... rigging gaffer (as Mike Blymyer)
Michael Genne .... camera operator
Paul Goldsmith .... director of photography: second unit
Kim Guthrie .... first assistant camera
Larry Hezzelwood .... second assistant camera
Frank M. Holgate .... aerial photography: second unit (as Frank Holgate)
Gene Kearney .... key grip
Leslie J. Kovacs .... gaffer (as Leslie Kovacs)
Benny McNulty .... electrical best boy
Bob Munoz .... grip best boy (as Robert Munoz)
Jane O'Neal .... still photographer
Michael D. O'Shea .... camera operator (as Mike O'Shea)
Dan Reilly .... key grip: second unit
Bill Roe .... first assistant camera
Peter Salim .... camera operator
Scott Spencer .... gaffer: second unit (as Scott Spenser)
Johnny Walker .... first assistant camera: second unit
Sandy Williams .... dolly grip
Michael B. Corbett .... best boy: second unit (uncredited)
Adam Glick .... set lighting technician (uncredited)
Bradford Ralston .... video assist operator (uncredited)
Michael T. Travers .... grip (uncredited)
 
Casting Department
Judith Bouley .... location casting (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Robert Chase .... costume supervisor (as Bob Chase)
Rosemarie Fall .... costume supervisor: women
Jerry Herrin .... costume supervisor: added scenes and retakes
Steve Shubin .... costumer (as Stephen Shubin)
 
Editorial Department
Tracy Granger .... assistant editor
Tracey McCampbell .... assistant editor
Jim Prior .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Kenneth Karman .... music editor (as Ken Karmann)
Michael Papale .... music consultant
 
Transportation Department
Whitey Ellison .... transportation coordinator
Bob Nielson .... transportation captain
Lief Sand .... driver
George Zimmerman .... driver
 
Other crew
Robert A. Daly Jr. .... production office assistant (as Bob Daly Jr.)
Huw Davies .... location manager (as T. Huw Davies)
Geno Escarrega .... production associate
Anthony Goldschmidt .... title designer
Dennis Grisco .... animal trainer
William Shane Grisco .... animal trainer (as Wm. S. Grisco)
Jodi Guber .... production office assistant
Donna Hart .... secretary: Joel Schumacher
Phyllis Gardner Hirsen .... unit publicist
Paul Kaplansky .... assistant: Joel Schumacher
Jan Kemper .... script supervisor
Tom Lassally .... production office assistant
Andrew Lauren .... production office assistant
Robert H. Lemer .... location manager (as Robert Lemer)
Jennie Lew Tugend .... executive assistant: Richard Donner (as Jennie Lew)
Joe Madalena .... location manager
Gail Martin-Sheridan .... production accountant (as Gail Martin)
Marie Melendez .... assistant: Harvey Bernhard
Grant Olson .... craft service
Travis Powell .... production office assistant
Ross Reynolds .... helicopter pilot: second unit
Laurie Ryan .... secretary: Richard Donner
John D. Sarviss .... helicopter pilot
Ilyse Selwyn .... production secretary
Alan Simon .... production office assistant
Jack Tice .... welfare worker
Sheila A. Warner .... production secretary (as Sheila Warner)
Laurie Arnow-Epstein .... construction accountant (uncredited)
Pam Ellington .... assistant accountant (uncredited)
 
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Additional Details

Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-14 (1987) | Finland:K-15 (2004) | Finland:S (1999) | Netherlands:16 | USA:R (#28541) | South Africa:16LV | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Australia:M | Canada:14A (TV rating) | Norway:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | West Germany:16
Filming Locations:
Mobile, Alabama, USA more
Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Executive producer Richard Donner originally intended to direct the movie himself, but as production languished, he moved onto Lethal Weapon (1987) and eventually hired Joel Schumacher for the job. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The phone that Michael knocks off the hook when flying around his room rings later. more
Quotes:
Grandpa: Ouch, my hair! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore (1997) more
Soundtrack:
People Are Strange more

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12 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
When you're strange..., 7 July 2003
Author: minipistola from New York

I loved this film as a kid and it has always stayed at the top of my vampire genre list, you could bet I was plenty surprised when I found out that this little jewel of 80's cinema was directed by the now yawn worthy "Phone Booth" helmer, Joel Scumacher (the man who massacred the "Batman" franchise).

The best element of this movie is that fact that it doesn't take itself very seriously, but in no way does that effect the relative creepiness of the main storyline. The makeup is top notch, as are the special effects and the acting is a perfect fit to the context of the film. Yeah, Corey Haim may not be a Dean or Brando, but he is pitch perfect as the annoying little brother who talks big and runs fast in the face of trouble. Jason Patrick is as good as an actor could possibly be in a role that requires very little character development but the big star here is Kiefer Sutherland who channels his "scary bad boy" look into a character who is as fun to watch as he is frightening. Rounding out the rest of the cast is Dianne Wiest as the sweet mother, Corey Haim and Edward Hermann as the vampire killing duo Edgar and Alan (a cute Poe reference) Frog and 80's movie staple Jamie Gertz as the gypsy-esque Star.(sidenote: Yes that is Alex Winter of "Bill and Ted" fame as one of the lesser vampires)

The film has many memorable scenes including the vampire initiation and the scene where Patrick first approaches his brother in vampire form. Though the 80's fashion and music are powerful throughout they borderline overdone and are still enjoyable. Plotwise the set up is acceptable: Wiest and her two sons(Patrick and Haim) move into her father's house in Santa Carla, California, a quaint little beach side town that has been suffering from a high homicide rate. While mom looks for a job the boys look for something to do, Patrick setting his sights on the alluring Star and Haim settling into the local comic den, both fail to notice the ridiculous amount of "MISSING" posters on the walls. Patrick is led astray by a group of youths who like to drag race and hang out in a cave, eventually peer pressure rears its ugly head and soon enough Patrick is one of them. Then he finds out exactly why they only hang out after dark.

Full of great one liners and comedic performances (Barnard Hughes is great as the eccentric taxidermist/grandfather) "The Lost Boys" is a film showcased by the small touches: we still have the usual vampire yarn, but the youthful overtones create a different effect. Yes its 80's but its damn fun to watch. Schumacher creates a film that is not only a fun take on vampires but a creative take on teenagers and their neverending trek to belong.

Reccommended to those who have a sense of humor and enjoy vampire films.

8 out of 10.

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