THE LOST BOYS (1987)
Notes:
Starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Jamie Gertz,Dianne Wiest.
Summary: Vampire biker punks try to recruit Michael, thehot new kid in town. Max, the father of the vampire horde, courtsMichael’s mother while Michael succumbs to the half-vampiressStar’scharms. Will Michael get his girl without giving up his soul?
Commentary:
Dialogue: This movie actually has a real plot! Fairlywell-written lines and interesting personalities give this filmclass.
Vampires: Traditional or Not? Brat-pack vampires succumbto the traditional Dracula scourges.
Vampires: Physical appeal: David, the head vampire biker,exudes the dark sensuality your mother always warned you about. The young undead gang, as a whole, imposes a great threat tofemale virtue.
Gore Factor: Some serious slaughter occurs in this flick. Vampires implode, explode, melt, lose body parts, and are impaledon taxidermy.
Scariness/Suspense: Psychedelic scenes add tension tothe movie and spice up the plot.
Target Audience: Young female fans will appreciate thetestosterone level of this movie, while the average male willappreciate cool bikes.