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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1

Move to Luna Bay and start over

Chris and Nicole Emerson relocate to Luna Bay, California to live with their Aunt Jillian after their parents' deaths. They hope for a fresh start in a quieter town and a chance to rebuild their lives. Chris also leaves his contact with Edgar Frog, the town's surfboard shaper, hoping to land a job.

Shortly after relocating Luna Bay, California
2

Chris is invited to a party by Shane Powers

That evening, former pro surfer Shane Powers approaches Chris outside their new home and invites him to a party. The invitation offers a way to connect with Luna Bay's surfing crowd. Chris sees the party as a chance to fit in and start earning money or friends.

That night Luna Bay party scene
3

Nicole and Chris attend the party; Lisa and Shane

At the party, Chris briefly shares a moment with a girl named Lisa in the bathroom. Shane gets Nicole alone, chats with her for a while, and then tricks her into drinking his blood. The unsettling sequence foreshadows the dark influence looming over them.

Night Shane Powers' party
4

Nicole's vampiric awakening and Chris protects her

When they return home, Nicole begins to manifest vampiric strength and rage. Chris, protective of his sister, takes her back to safety to guard her from Shane's circle. The situation escalates quickly as the truth behind Nicole's condition starts to surface.

Shortly after the party Chris and Nicole's home
5

Edgar intervenes and reveals the truth

Before Nicole can harm Chris, Edgar knocks her out and reveals that he is a vampire hunter. He confirms that Nicole has been infected with vampirism. Chris, furious and distrustful, throws Edgar out of the house.

Immediately after the party Chris and Nicole's home
6

Lisa returns and meets a deadly end

Lisa reappears and pretends to chat with Chris, only to attempt a feed on him. He defends himself and inadvertently impales her on a mounted rack of antlers, killing her. The event confirms the danger lurking around them.

Later that night Chris and Nicole's home
7

The vampire rules and the possible cure explained

Edgar explains to Chris that Nicole is only half-vampire and will remain so unless she feeds. He warns that she can be turned human again if they kill the head vampire before she fully feeds. The plan centers on locating and destroying the lair's leader.

Next day Edgar's safehouse
8

Shane lures Nicole to the lair

Shane draws Nicole toward their vampire lair and she becomes entangled with their circle, even sharing a dangerous moment with him. This deepens Shane's control over her and makes the upcoming confrontation more urgent. Chris and Edgar begin formulating a plan to rescue her from Shane's influence.

Later that day Shane's vampire lair
9

Chris infiltrates the tribe by drinking Shane's blood

To infiltrate the tribe and learn their secrets, Chris accepts Shane's blood and begins to develop vampiric traits. Edgar accompanies him to guide the deception. They plan to strike from within when a vulnerable moment arises.

During the infiltration Vampire lair
10

The tribe feeds on a group of girls; Jon is killed

Inside the lair, the tribe feeds on a group of girls, an act that solidifies the brutal reality of their world. Chris refuses to join in and fights back in self-defense, killing Jon by impaling him with a stick. The risk rises as the plan edges toward a direct confrontation.

During the infiltration Vampire lair
11

Chris and Edgar assault the lair, taking down Erik and Kyle

Chris and Edgar push deeper into the lair and encounter Erik and Kyle. Chris impales Erik with a large drill, while Edgar destroys Kyle with a head-exploding holy-water balloon. The pair moves closer to the head vampire's chamber.

Following Jon's death Vampire lair
12

Final showdown with Shane and the reckoning of Nicole

Shane goads Nicole to kill Evan, who has been bound nearby. Nicole hesitates and resists, aided by Chris. In the climactic moment, Nicole impales Shane with a stake and Chris decapitates him with a sword, breaking the control over her and returning them to normal.

Final confrontation Shane's lair
13

Aunt Jillian's confrontation and zero tolerance

Evan is spared and asks Nicole for a date, signaling a fragile normality returning to their lives. Their aunt Jillian confronts them at home, accusing them of drugs and warning them about zero tolerance. The family must cope with the aftermath of the night's horrors.

After the confrontation Home in Luna Bay
14

Mid-credits scene: Edgar vs. Sam Emerson

In a mid-credits moment, Edgar encounters Sam Emerson, now a vampire. They exchange terse dialogue before rushing toward each other as the credits resume, hinting at ongoing conflicts in the town's vampire world.

Mid-credits scene Somewhere in Luna Bay

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