Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe

Year: 2008

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

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The film follows a clan of immortal surfing vampires who never grow old, never die and have long since shed all fear. They dominate the night, ride the waves and hunt for fresh blood. When a new girl arrives in town, her presence becomes the perfect lure the predators have been craving.

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Time period

Late 2000s (circa 2008)

The events take place in a contemporary California setting, with modern nightlife, dating, and everyday life intersecting with ancient vampire lore. The timeline centers on the siblings' attempt to build a new life while a supernatural threat emerges in Luna Bay.

Location

Luna Bay, California

Luna Bay is a seaside California town where Chris and Nicole move into their aunt Jillian's house after their parents' deaths. The community is framed by surf culture and parties, with a hidden vampire world beneath its surface. The setting serves as a backdrop for a vampire hunt that unfolds through the siblings' arrival and their interactions with local figures like Edgar Frog.

🌊 Coastal town 🏄 Surf culture 🏖️ Beachside community

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Main Characters – Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)

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Chris Emerson (Tad Hilgenbrink)

A young former surfing pro who moves to Luna Bay with his sister after their parents' deaths. He is protective, resourceful, and willing to take risks to stop the vampire threat, even if it means temporarily blending with the vampire tribe.

🛡️ Protective 🏄‍♂️ Former surfer ⚔️ Strategic

Nicole Emerson (Autumn Reeser)

Chris's younger sister who becomes involved in vampirism after being drawn into Shane Powers' circle. She exhibits half-vampire strength and rage, struggles with feeding, and is ultimately brought back from danger with Edgar's help.

💃 Impulsive 🧪 Half-vampire 🗡️ Struggling

Edgar Frog (Corey Feldman)

A veteran vampire hunter who reveals Nicole's infection and guides Chris through the plan to kill the head vampire. He becomes a practical ally, willing to risk himself to stop the vampire threat.

🗡️ Hunter 🧠 Strategist 🧭 Experienced

Shane Powers (Angus Sutherland)

A charismatic predator who leads the vampire crew and entices Nicole to feed. His manipulation drives much of the conflict until he is killed by Nicole.

🪤 Manipulator 🧛 Predator 🗡️ Charismatic

Erik (Merwin Mondesir)

A vampire who is among Shane's crew and is killed by Chris with a drill during the lair assault.

🩸 Vampire ⚔️ Villainous

Kyle (Kyle Cassie)

A member of Shane's vampire group who is killed during the confrontation at the lair.

⚔️ Antagonist 💀 Victim

Jon (Kyle Cassie)

Another vampire tribe member who is killed during the lair assault.

⚔️ Antagonist 💀 Victim

Lisa (Moneca Delain)

A seductive vampire who feigns conversation with Chris before trying to feed on him; she is killed when impaled on antlers during the struggle.

💋 Seduction 🗡️ Death

Evan Monroe (Greyston Holt)

A kind, courting partner of Nicole who becomes the target of vampire predation; his safety motivates Chris and Nicole's actions.

💑 Romantic interest 🛡️ Safety

Aunt Jillian (Gabrielle Rose)

The owner of the house in Luna Bay where the Emerson siblings stay; she remains a practical authority figure and ultimately confronts the outcome of the children’s actions once the danger has passed.

👩‍👧 Family anchor 🏠 Household authority

Sam Emerson (Corey Haim)

Chris and Nicole's sibling who appears in a mid-credits scene as a vampire, signaling the broader vampire threat looming beyond the main story.

🦇 Vampire 🧭 Emerging threat

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Major Themes – Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)

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🦇 Vampire Mythology

Vampirism drives the conflict: Nicole is infected and becomes half-vampire, needing a head vampire to be killed to return to humanity. The story explores appetite, transformation, and the struggle between human feelings and supernatural hunger. The hunt for the lair and the decision to join or fight the tribe underscore the moral weight of living with immortals.

🏠 Home and Family

The move to Luna Bay and the aunt's house forces the siblings to confront danger while seeking safety. The home becomes a fragile sanctuary amid hidden vampire activity and lethal threats. The family dynamics—protective brotherhood and coping with loss—drive the emotional core of the story.

🤝 Trust and Betrayal

Chris teams with Edgar to locate the lair, testing loyalties and ethics. The party world brings deception, from predatory vampires to seemingly friendly acquaintances. Choices to trust unusual allies and to resist the lure of survival fuel the film's dramatic arc.

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