Before vampires sparkled in the sunlight, they wore leather jackets, rode motorcycles and apparently had unlimited access to industrial-strength hairspray.
Welcome back to The Lost Boys, the 1987 horror-comedy that made being a vampire look like the coolest job in California.
Just in time for Halloween, we’re digging into the Stuck in the ’80s archives for a classic podcast episode from 2011. Your hosts for this particular trip to Santa Carla are Steve Spears and Sean Daly, who revisit one of the most entertaining and enduring horror movies of the decade.
Why The Lost Boys Remains an ’80s Classic
Directed by Joel Schumacher, The Lost Boys starred Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Dianne Wiest. It blended teenage rebellion, supernatural horror and just enough humor to make the whole thing irresistible.
And then there’s the music.
The movie’s soundtrack featured INXS, Echo & the Bunnymen, Roger Daltrey and, of course, Tim Cappello. His shirtless, saxophone-powered performance of “I Still Believe” remains one of the most gloriously excessive musical moments of the entire decade.
Honestly, how did that guy not get his own movie?
Revisit Our Classic Lost Boys Podcast Episode
In this vintage edition of Stuck in the ’80s, Steve and Sean revisit the characters, soundtrack, memorable scenes and lasting appeal of The Lost Boys.
Nearly four decades after its release, the movie remains a perfect snapshot of 1980s pop culture, when even the undead needed great hair and a killer soundtrack.
So grab your garlic, sharpen those wooden stakes and join us for a Halloween trip back to Santa Carla.
Sleep all day. Party all night. And don’t forget to listen.
Join Us on The ’80s Cruise
Want even more ’80s nostalgia? Join the Stuck in the ’80s crew aboard The ’80s Cruise, where we’ll be hosting trivia, recording live podcasts and celebrating the music and memories of our favorite decade.
Visit The80sCruise.com for details about the next sailing.