The Cable Guy vs The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6/10 for The Cable Guy). The Cable Guy is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 37m. The Lost Boys is the older of the two (1987 against 1996). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Cable Guy
The Lost Boys| The Cable Guy | The Lost Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 1987 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Ben Stiller | Joel Schumacher |
| Main cast | Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Andy Dick, Jack Black | Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, Corey Feldman |
Synopsis
The Cable Guy
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
The Lost Boys
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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