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Opening ad for the movie "The Lost Boys"...
Opening ad for the movie "The Lost Boys"...
Item # 718491
August 04, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 4, 1987
* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
Page 57 has a nice advertisement for the World Premiere in New York City for: "The Lost Boys" Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day (World premiere) ad for this film. (see images)
AI notes: The Lost Boys is a stylish blend of horror, humor, and youth rebellion that redefined the vampire genre for a new generation. Set in the fictional coastal town of Santa Carla—"the murder capital of the world"—the film follows teenage brothers Michael and Sam Emerson, who move to the town with their recently divorced mother, only to discover it’s overrun by a gang of charismatic vampires led by the enigmatic David, played with sinister charm by Kiefer Sutherland. As Michael becomes entangled with the group and begins to transform into one of them, Sam enlists the help of the eccentric, comic book-obsessed Frog brothers to combat the undead menace. Directed by Joel Schumacher with a neon-soaked, rock-infused visual style, The Lost Boys mixes gothic atmosphere with ‘80s counterculture, creating a film that's both darkly thrilling and playfully irreverent. Its iconic soundtrack, memorable one-liners, and subversive take on eternal youth have secured it cult status, influencing decades of vampire lore in pop culture.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 136 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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