Film Overview"A Tale of Two Coreys" is a 2018 American biographical drama movie directed by Steven Huffaker and composed by Anne-Marie Hess and Jessica Dube. The movie aired on Lifetime and is based upon the lives of the 1980s teen sweethearts Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, who starred together in numerous films and are nicknamed "The Two Coreys".
Plot SynopsisThe movie highlights the professional and personal lives of Coreys Haim and Feldman, tracing their increase to fame and their struggles with addiction. The story starts with the younger versions of Feldman (Elijah Marcano) and Haim (Justin Ellings) pursuing their acting careers in Hollywood, ultimately fulfilling on the set of their first collaboration, "The Lost Boys", in 1987.
"Becoming fast friends", the movie shows the enjoyable and mischief that included their newfound status consisting of partying and befriending Hollywood socialites. The movie records the distinct bond the 2 shared during their fast rise to popularity which showed in their on-screen chemistry seen in multiple 80s classics.
Depiction of Abuse and Struggles"A Tale of Two Coreys" does not avoid the darker elements of their lives. It openly portrays concerns of drug dependency and sexual abuse that Feldman and Haim experienced at the hands of industry experts. It shows Haim's preliminary exposure to drugs and his subsequent dependency, and Feldman's struggles to deal with his exploitative mother and abusive home life.
The film goes on to reveal the alleged sexual exploitation the duo dealt with. This includes depicting Haim's reported rape by a Hollywood insider when he was simply 14 and Feldman being groomed and molested by older guys in the industry. The movie shows how these shared terrible experiences brought them even better but likewise contributed to their rampant drug abuse, ultimately proving detrimental to their professions.
Decline and AftermathTheir failure, mainly credited to the introduction of hard drugs in their lives and the failure to handle their traumatic pasts, forms a vital part of the story. The film captures the despair of their failed attempts at getting clean and the result of their past on their individual lives.
It also depicts Haim's decline in the late '90s to mid-2000s, facing substantial health issues, being broke, and unable to get work due to his tainted reputation. His terrible death in 2010 from pneumonia, which many think to be an outcome of his enduring drug abuse, is similarly discussed.
On the other hand, it portrays Feldman's defend survival and his advocacy for kid protection reforms in Hollywood years after becoming sober. His battle to expose the widespread pedophilia in the industry acts as a centerpiece to the film.
Conclusion"A Tale of Two Coreys" provides a poignant take a look at the dark truths of Hollywood child stardom through the experiences of Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. It highlights the lasting psychological scarring from sexual exploitation and drug abuse and their bid to expose industry corruption. The film is a tale of friendship, the corrosive results of popularity at a young age, and strength in the face of immense difficulty.
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