The Lost Boys (1987) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.
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Does The Lost Boys Have Jump Scares?
Yes — The Lost Boys (1987) has 8 jump scares (1 major, 7 minor)
First scare: 00:03:02 | Last scare: 01:30:52
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
High Jumpscares
Short: Frequent jumpscares with significant intensity. Not recommended for sensitive viewers.
With a D rating, The Lost Boys delivers numerous intense jumpscares designed to keep audiences on edge. The film uses extreme visual shifts and piercing sound design to create potent shock moments concentrated throughout the runtime. This high-intensity approach is recommended only for viewers comfortable with frequent, aggressive scare sequences.
Analysis:
Contains 1 major jumpscare and 7 minor jumpscares.
Common Questions About The Lost Boys
Total Jumpscares: 8
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Jumpscare Details
David lunges at the c3RvbG security guard in the parking lot.
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Michael shrieks as two figures plunge from the train bridge, swallowed by the dense fog.
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Michael stalks Sam into the bathroom, only for the family dog to burst from the shadows.
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Thor the dog abruptly lunges, snarling, at Lucy.
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Edgar abruptly impales c291cm Marko's heart with a wooden spike.
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Paul bursts from behind the bathroom door.
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Max whips around, fangs bared and eyes glowing.
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Grandpa's jeep bursts through the living room wall, a massive wooden spike impaling Max.
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