The Lost Boys (1987)
Cam’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Joel Schumacher’s neon-drenched vampire classic that defined cool horror for an entire generation. In Memory Lane, we talk about discovering The Lost Boys as kids, blasting the soundtrack in our brother’s cars, and dreaming of starting our own Frog Brothers-style vampire hunting club. It’s the kind of movie that gets better every time you watch it — part horror, part hangout film, and pure 80s magic.
We break the movie down scene by scene — from that chilling boardwalk opening and the “Murder Capital of the World” reveal, to the shirtless sax man concert, the Frog Brothers’ comic shop wisdom, and Michael’s slow descent into vampirism. The boardwalk vibes, the fog, and the music of “Cry Little Sister” and “People Are Strange” give this one a feeling that’s equal parts dangerous and nostalgic.
In Behind the Scenes, we dig into how the film started as a “Goonies with vampires” concept before Schumacher aged it up, sexed it up, and gave it fangs. We talk about Jason Patric’s initial refusal to take the role, Kiefer Sutherland breaking his wrist during filming, the use of real Santa Cruz locations, and how The Lost Boys turned an $8.5 million budget into a cult legend.
Our Favorite Picks include the boardwalk concert, that killer motorcycle race under the pier, and Corey Haim’s iconic performance as Sam — the heart and humor of the movie. Plus, a Top 5 list of the most memorable death scenes, a new Frog Brothers–inspired t-shirt drop (“We’re fighters for truth, justice, and the American way”), and a Movie Memorabilia Inferno gift exchange you won’t want to miss.
Watch or listen to the full episode to see what Late Fee this vampire masterpiece earned — and find out if it stays checked out forever.
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