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Corey Haim’s mother has forcefully denied an explosive claim by fellow child actor Corey Feldman that her late son molested him while they worked on the 1987 film The Lost Boys, setting off a bitter public exchange between families and fans.
Judy Haim’s forceful rebuttal to the molestation claim
Judy Haim told reporters the allegation is entirely false. She described the accusation as a ploy to damage reputations and keep attention on Feldman.
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She rejected the claim as baseless and hurtful to her son’s memory, saying the suggestion that Corey Haim abused a co-star is impossible, given what she knew of him.
Judy spoke to media outlets this week, calling the accusation an attempt to distract from other issues. She said her family will not accept what she called a lie aimed at tarnishing a legacy.
How the family remembers Corey Haim
The Haim family has long maintained an intimate portrait of Corey as loyal and straight-forward. Judy emphasized he was devoted in relationships and not someone who would engage in sexual advances toward male peers.
- Family members say Corey was supervised on set and rarely left alone.
- Judy recalls conversations with her son about his sexual orientation that, she says, made his preferences clear to her.
- She argues longstanding friendships and working relationships contradict the allegation.
Judy called the claim “defamatory” and damaging to her son’s legacy.
What Feldman alleges in his new documentary
In his film, Corey Feldman discusses abuse he says occurred when he was a child actor. He claims incidents happened within the film industry’s circles during the 1980s.
Feldman alleges that, during the time of The Lost Boys, there were unwanted sexual advances involving him and, he says, some behavior by peers that left him feeling victimized.
He recounts an episode in which a co-star made a sexual proposition. Feldman describes feeling scared and reacting in ways he says were attempts to avoid further contact.
On-screen ages and production context for The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys premiered in 1987. At that time, Corey Haim was 14 and Corey Feldman was 16. Both were teen stars navigating sudden fame.
Feldman has framed his claims within a broader history of alleged abuse in Hollywood. Judy Haim counters that set conditions and family supervision make the specific allegation implausible.
Key timeline points
- 1987: The Lost Boys released; Haim and Feldman were teenagers.
- 2010: Corey Haim died at age 38 from pneumonia complications.
- 2025: Feldman releases a documentary recounting past abuse claims.
Responses, media coverage, and unresolved questions
Representatives for Feldman had not issued an immediate response to media queries. Coverage has been swift, with fans and commentators divided.
The dispute raises questions about how to weigh decades-old allegations when one party is deceased and cannot respond directly.
- Who can corroborate events on set?
- Were there witnesses or contemporaneous reports?
- Will either family pursue legal action over the public claims?
The debate highlights tensions between survivor testimony and defenses of the accused when new allegations surface.
Broader fallout and public reaction
Social media and comment sections have been active, with supporters on both sides. Some emphasize the importance of believing survivors.
Others point to the difficulty of judging events after so many years. The clash also spotlights the complexities of child stardom and the responsibilities of adults on set.
As the story develops, outlets continue to seek comment from those involved and to examine available evidence and testimony.
