Who is David
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Portrayed on the silver screen by a then-20 year old Kiefer Sutherland, blond bad boy David was the sexy and mysterious leader of The Lost Boys. From his trademark smirk to his black trench coat, David was one of the original hot vampires.
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The Lost Boys
Vampire Cult Classic
Instead of undead blood drinkers hanging out in a crumbling castle seducing damsels in distress, these were punks who ruled a small coastal town while riding their motorcycles through the night. They were also young and sexy, a different take on the vampires of lore.
The movie was a success and has grown into a cult classic, with an active fandom. The "look" of the Lost Boys paved the way for new versions of vampires (especially in Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as well as giving the vampire myth new life. Twenty years after its release the movie has spawned a sequel Lost Boys: The Tribe.
It's good to be a vampire.
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David
Leader of the Lost Boys
So very little is really known about David. Other than being the enigmatic leader of the Lost Boys, he's got a secret to hide. He works for Max, the head vampire and is charged with the task of bringing Michael Emerson into the gang.
The movie doesn't explore how David became a vampire or his past. This and similar topics have been open to much debate among fans and explored in numerous fan fiction stories.
The character of David has the least amount of dialog in the film, strange for a main character. But what attracts most people to David is the smirk on his lips. He almost dares you to follow him.
Classic Soundtrack
Music from The Lost Boys
Young, Hip, Sexy
A new breed of vampire
Subtle makeup and appliances changed the features of the actors, along with the placement of the fangs gave vampires a fresh new look.
Kiefer Sutherland
The man behind David
Originally Billy Wirth (Dwayne) and Brooke McCarter (Paul) tried out for the roll of David. Director Joel Schumacher saw Kiefer in At Close Range and arranged to meet with him. And the rest is history, as they say.
Having gone on to do more than 70 films as well as take on the role of Jack Bauer in 24, Kiefer still enjoys being associated with The Lost Boys.
Behind the Scenes
Kiefer talks about The Lost Boys
David Memorabilia
From A-Z and in between
In 2007 NECA gave The Lost Boys their due with the release of figures of David and Michael. Each came with interchangeable heads (normal and vampire) as well as a base from a scene in the movie.
The visage of David was also featured on The Vampire Book by J. Gordon Melton.
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More Information
- The Lost Cave
- The Lost Cave houses information on The Lost Boys, with fan fiction, pictures, video caps, and a fan forum.
- The Lost Boys (1987)
- The IMDB listing for The Lost Boys.
- The Lost Boys - Wikipedia
- The Wikipedia entry for The Lost Boys
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Milly
Feb 3, 2010 @ 2:04 pm | delete
- I am a Fan of all the Lost Boys....It is one of my all time favorite movies!!!!
To my friend David is God!!!LOL
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Clairwil
Jul 19, 2009 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- I retain a certain afection for the film. It was a fixture on video during my teenage years. Great lens on the best character in the movie *****
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aj2008
Jul 19, 2009 @ 3:52 am | delete
- you know I have to confess that I have not ever seen The Lost Boys - I think I am missing out!
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davidsgirl
May 25, 2009 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- i love david from the lost boys and very cute
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rms
Apr 28, 2008 @ 10:32 am | delete
- Love the Lost Boys! Great lens about David! He was my favorite from the movie! Thanks for adding this to the Gothic Temptations Group!
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riff999
Mar 30, 2008 @ 3:35 pm | delete
- Nice lens. I am a big Kiefer Sutherland fan.
~Jane
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GypsyPirate
Mar 30, 2008 @ 1:29 pm | delete
- I have long been a fan of "Lost Boys", plus it is a fantastic soundtrack. Brilliant choice to do a page on David!
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