The Lost Boys Timeline ( Real )

film_release
July 31, 1987

Release of The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys, an American horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, was released.

film_production
1986

Filming of The Lost Boys

Principal photography for The Lost Boys took place, primarily in Santa Cruz and San Francisco, California.

casting
1986

Casting of The Lost Boys

Key casting for The Lost Boys was completed, featuring actors such as Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jason Lee.

The Lost Boys Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early Summer, Year 1

Michael and Sam move to Santa Carla

Brothers Michael and Sam move with their mother to the beach town of Santa Carla to live with their grandfather after their parents' divorce.

meeting
Early Summer, Year 1

Michael meets Star and the gang

Michael encounters a mysterious girl named Star and her group of friends while exploring the town, sparking his interest and leading to new friendships.

vampire_conversion
Mid Summer, Year 1

Michael joins the vampire gang

Michael is drawn into a group of vampires led by David, unknowingly becoming one himself after being bitten and gradually showing signs of vampirism.

discovery
Mid Summer, Year 1

Sam discovers the vampire conspiracy

Sam uncovers that the gang led by David is actually made up of vampires terrorizing the town, setting out to save his brother and others.

alliance
Mid Summer, Year 1

Sam seeks help from the Frog brothers

Sam partners with self-professed vampire hunters Edgar and Alan Frog, who assist him in combating the vampire threat.

kidnapping
Late Summer, Year 1

Grandfather is kidnapped by vampires

The vampire gang kidnaps the boys' grandfather to prevent interference from the family, escalating the conflict.

battle
Late Summer, Year 1

Climactic battle at the caves

Sam, the Frog brothers, and their allies confront the vampire gang in a fight leading to the destruction of the vampire lair and deaths of key vampires.

resolution
Late Summer, Year 1

Michael is cured of vampirism

After the battle, Michael is freed from the vampire curse and returns to his normal human life with his brother and mother.