The Second Corey Not In the Second Lost Boys

Posted by Jennifer del Rosario (jennifer@filmschoolrejects.com) on September 4, 2007

There are rumors of remakes and sequels floating around about all sorts of 80’s hits including The Goonies Animated and Ferris Bueller: Another Day Off; some even with merit, like Indiana Jones 4. The next victim is the 1987 teen vamp classic, The Lost Boys. Granted, the 80’s is arguable the best decade for teen and family flicks, so I can’t blame Hollywood for trying to recreate some of that magic. Yet I draw the line when sequels go straight to DVD. Even the producers know that the film will be terrible, and unfortunately this is what we have the pleasure of expecting for Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, straight to DVD, B-movie quality.

The rumor mill has been flooded with talk that both Corey’s (Haim and Feldman) will return for this next chapter in The Lost Boys story; however, Moviehole.net has confirmed that only Corey Feldman of The Goonies and Stand By Me will be back for more. Feldman will be joined by his on-screen Frog brother, Jamison Newlander, and new characters Chris Emerson and his sister Nicole played by Tad Hilgenbrink (American Pie Presents: Band Camp) and Autumn Reeser (“The O.C.”). Hans Rodionoff penned the script and P.J. Pesce is set to direct.

Chris and his sister Nicole move to Luna Bay California following the death of their parents. Nicole unknowingly develops a relationship with a vampire, and Chris, with the help of the Frog brothers, must defeat the head vampire before Nicole transforms into a vamp herself. Gee, why does this sound so familiar?

Corey Feldman states, “I am truly excited to be on board for this sequel. After reading the latest script I genuinely believe we can deliver a sequel the fans can sink their teeth into.” Feldman’s judgment has to be severely compromised. How can I take any reality TV whore seriously? I don’t think it’s possible, but regardless of what I think, Warner Home Entertainment will still distribute Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, and I must regrettably admit that I will probably have to see it out of shear curiosity, even without the second Corey.

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