The Lost Boys Is Exactly The Kind Of 80s Movie Hollywood Should Remake

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There's a new The Lost Boys movie in development, and the classic '80s vampire horror flick is exactly the type of film that Hollywood should be remaking. Joel Schumacher's original 1987 film starred Keifer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, and Jason Patric, and followed two brothers as they discover a gang of teenage vampires in their new California hometown, and it's been a cult classic ever since. The latest announcement of a new Lost Boys film is yet to confirm whether it will be a sequel or a reimagining of the original, but one key aspect has been revealed: that it will have a modern setting.

This move parallels other reboots of popular films, such as 2016's Ghostbusters and 2017's The Mummy - neither of which were able to capitalize on their existing fanbases to achieve any substantial popularity. The Lost Boys may feature some groundbreaking horror and a cult following, but it hasn't ever quite reached the same popularity as, say, Ghostbusters or The Mummy franchise, and this is exactly why it's such a prime property for a remake.

Related: Why Lost Boys Was Almost Like The Goonies (& Why It Changed)

The reason behind rebooting beloved films ultimately comes down to nostalgia — seeing the core ideas behind classic films remade decades on from their original inspirations or fan-favorite characters recast for a new generation might occasionally prove divisive, but ultimately, it's fan service of the highest order. And while the lasting success of some franchises might appear to make a reboot a good idea, that's not always the case, as rebooting a franchise can negatively impact the nostalgia audiences hold for it — as is currently being made clear by the Fairly Odd Parents reboot's problems. However, The Lost