You remember the 80s, right? Big hair, neon colors, and vampires. Lots of vampires. If you grew up in that era, chances are you were obsessed with The Lost Boys. This cult classic starring Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric as rival vampires in a small beach town has endured for good reason. It has everything an 80s teen could want: rebellious youth, creepy villains, cheesy humor, and of course, a kickass soundtrack.
Watching it now, the fashion and special effects are delightfully dated, but the story of two brothers who move to a new town and stumble upon a sinister secret still holds up. There's a nostalgic charm to its campiness. The Lost Boys is a perfect time capsule of 80s teen culture and a thoroughly entertaining vampire film with a fun, youthful spirit. If you're looking to revisit the neon-lit days of your youth or introduce your kids to what you were into at their age, queue up The Lost Boys, crank up "Cry Little Sister" and get ready for a wickedly...