LOST BOYS / O.S.T. - Lost Boys / O.S.T.

Personnel: Lou Gramm (vocals). Audio Remixers: Chris Thomas ; Bob Clearmountain. Unknown Contributor Roles: Tim Cappelio; Echo & the Bunnymen; Eddie & The Tide; Gerard McMann; Brian Alexander Robertson; INXS; Jimmy Barnes; Lou Gramm; Mummy Calls; Richie Zito; Roger Daltrey; Thomas Newman. Joel Schumacher's 1987 film The Lost Boys capitalized on a temporary lull in horror movies in the late '80s and created a heavily music-video-influenced vampire homage with enough campy humor, heavy metal costumes, and hunky stars to put a fresh spin on the genre. An amusing piece of eye candy spiked by a few creepy moments, the movie, in typical '80s style, relies heavily on the soundtrack to bolster its emotional core. The soundtrack, like the film, works great on the surface -- but don't go much deeper. A mix of covers and bombastic '80s pop originals, the songs work best when they concentrate on the horror factor. Echo & the Bunnymen turn in an excellent cover of the Doors' "People Are