The Lost Boys (1987)
Campy blood fiends lure a newcomer into their thrall, prompting a darkly comic rescue mission.
When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.
How intense is The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad. Rated R.
What The Lost Boys feels like
- Tone
- campypulpydarkly comicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Lost Boys
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Is The Lost Boys for you?
Is The Lost Boys scary?
Only a little. The Lost Boys has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lost Boys gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Lost Boys sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Lost Boys OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Lost Boys have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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