Review of The Lost Boys (1987) by Sandra R — 21 Dec 2012

I honestly didn't expect it to be this entertaining.

This review of The Lost Boys (1987) was written by Sandra R on 21 Dec 2012.

The Lost Boys has generally received very positive reviews.

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