This week, on 10 March 2010, actor Corey Haim died of a suspected accidental drug overdose.
The star, who had a number of movies in the pipeline, made his name in oddball '80s comedies like License To Drive and Lucas, which ensured that by the mid-90s he was firmly a household name.
It was The Lost Boys that truly made him a star. A vampire flick made back when vampire flicks weren't known for being edgy and fun, it came out of nowhere and launched the careers of Haim, his namesake co-star Corey Feldman (who had just starred in The Goonies), as well as a young, very blond Kiefer Sutherland.
But the film very almost wasn't the adored cult hit that it has become today. Come with us (we won't bite) as we flip through the history books, and find out the twisted tale behind The Lost Boys...
Next: "Let's start with the little one. First come, first staked."
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mrbong
Mar 12th 2010, 9:22
what an excellent article on a true 80s classic! i think, though, that the "horror-comedy" element was inspired a good deal more by An American Werewolf In London (and indeed Fright Night) than credit is given for. any chance on a story behind American Werewolf, or have you done it and i have missed it?
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adjones74
Mar 12th 2010, 23:24
Not the best film ever made, but my favourite. Think i watched that, ferris, guns n' roses and 101 everyday after school. Happy days. RIP corey haim, you've been a masssive part of my life.
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Hadouken76
Mar 15th 2010, 17:48
wow that punk looks like a younger version of Jack Bauer ...now THAT is spooky...
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avoidz
Mar 16th 2010, 10:36
Great article. And a nice tribute to both the movie and Corey Haim.
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