Despite being a seemingly minor character in the 1987 cult classic, Star’s backstory makes her one of the most interesting and complex characters in The Lost Boys franchise. The highly-praised 2019 sequel comics shed new light on this familiar character. Not only does this add more depth to Star, but it adds a new perspective to the franchise as a whole.
The Lost Boys (1987) doesn’t reveal very much information on Star. Instead, it focuses on Michael Emerson and David. Unlike the controversial film sequels, The Lost Boys comics are widely seen as a proper sequel to The Lost Boys movie, expanding on its lore and beloved characters.
Taking place shortly after The Lost Boys (1987), The Lost Boys #6 exposes the unseen complexities of Star’s character. Instead of changing the pre-established canon, the creative team enriches the franchise’s existing universe and Star’s seemingly small role in the movie.
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“The Santa Carla Hunters Union”: The Lost Boys Sequel Comic Answers 1 Shocking Question From the ‘80s Cult Vampire Film
Taking place soon after the 1987 cult classic, The Lost Boys comics from 2019 answer one important question about the ending of the movie.
Star Only Became a Vampire to Escape Her Impending Death
Star Fought for Michael Because She Regretted Her Choice
While the movie never confirms why Star became a vampire, it’s clear that David is the one who turned her. Because of this, it’s easy to assume she turned for David. That, at one point, she may have even been in love with him. However, the comic books show that her decision to become a vampire had far more at stake than teenage romance. Star has cystic fibrosis, and she doesn’t know how long she has left to live. When faced with her own mortality, she chose vampirism over a potentially painful death.
However, at the end of The Lost Boys #6, Star is given another chance at this decision. This time, she chooses to live as a human alongside Michael. Star realizes life is precious because of her humanity and mortality. Her change of heart adds depth to Star’s resistance to Michael becoming a vampire in the 1987 movie. After all, when she made her own choice, she was faced with her upcoming death and still had doubts. Without Michael in her life reminding her what being human means, Star might’ve never had the courage to face her death.
Overall, Star wanted to save Michael’s humanity because she regretted giving up her own. The exploration into Star’s backstory in the comics adds to an aspect of the film that wasn’t fully developed. Moreover, this isn’t the only plot point from the film the sequel makes more meaningful. David was always meant to survive The Lost Boys (1987), but the sequel films didn’t bring him back. On the other hand, the comics showcase David’s survival as was intended. The Lost Boys (2019) is the perfect sequel because it delves into and enhances the franchise without changing it.
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The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys follows Michael Emerson (Jason Patric) and his younger brother Sam (Corey Haim) after they move to the small California beach town of Santa Carla only to discover that it is overrun with teenage vampires. When Michael falls victim to the titular gang and joins their ranks, Sam enlists the help of young vampire hunters the Frog brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander) in order to save his brother from head vampire David (Kiefer Sutherland).
- Director
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Joel Schumacher
- Release Date
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July 31, 1987
- Studio(s)
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Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s)
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Warner Bros. Pictures
- Writers
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James Jeremias
, Jan Fischer
, Jeffrey Boam - Cast
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Corey Feldman
, Kiefer Sutherland
, Jason Patric
, Jami Gertz
, Corey Haim - Runtime
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97 minutes
- Sequel(s)
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Lost Boys 2
- Budget
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$8.5 million
The Lost Boys
- Summary:
- Financial troubles force a recent divorcee and her teenage sons Mike and Sam to settle down with her father in the California town of Santa Carla. At first, Sam laughs off rumours he hears about vampires who inhabit the small town. But after Mike meets a beautiful girl at the local amusement park, he begins to exhibit the classic signs of vampirism. Fearing for his own safety, Sam recruits two young vampire hunters to save his brother by finding and destroying the head vampire.
- Release Date:
- 1987-07-31
- Budget:
- $8.5 million
- Cast:
- Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Jami Gertz, Corey Haim
- Director:
- Joel Schumacher
- Genres:
- Horror, Comedy
- Rating:
- R
- Runtime:
- 97 minutes
- Writers:
- James Jeremias, Jan Fischer, Jeffrey Boam
- Studio(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Sequel(s):
- Lost Boys 2
