Corey Feldman has issued a legal statement forcefully denying sensationalised reports that he was physically molested by his late co-star, Corey Haim, during the filming of the 1987 cult classic The Lost Boys.
Legal Statement Rejects Documentary's Claims
The actor's representatives have told US Weekly that Feldman was not involved in the new documentary, Corey Feldman vs. the World, which features the controversial comments. They allege the producers "obtained the footage through dishonest means" and confirmed an investigation into the source has been launched.
The statement clarified that recent reports constitute a "sensationalised mischaracterisation" of Feldman's words. It explained that while Haim made advances, asking Feldman to "mess around," Feldman "did not reciprocate". The legal team reiterated that "Mr. Feldman's statement that Mr. Haim 'molested' him was in reference to Mr. Haim's advances, and not physical molestation."
Context of the Original Documentary Comments
The controversy stems from Feldman's comments in the documentary, where he recalled an incident from when both actors were around 14 years old. Feldman claimed Haim suggested they "mess around," citing that it was "what guys in the business do." According to Feldman, Haim justified the suggestion by saying, "Charlie [Sheen] told me it was OK."
This reference connects to Feldman's previous accusation that Charlie Sheen sexually assaulted him during the making of the 1986 film Lucas, when Haim was 13 and Sheen was 19. These claims were explored in Feldman's 2020 documentary, (My) Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys. Sheen has always vehemently denied the allegations.
Fallout and Historical Allegations
Following the initial reports, a representative for Charlie Sheen previously told Metro.co.uk the allegations were "sick, twisted and outlandish" and urged the public to "consider the source." The late Corey Haim's mother, Judy Haim, also defended Sheen, stating, "I stand firm, that Charlie DID NOT." Corey Haim died in 2010 from pneumonia at age 38 and never publicly addressed the accusations.
Feldman, a major child star of the 1980s known for films like Stand by Me and The Goonies, has long positioned himself as a whistleblower on child abuse in Hollywood. In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he expressed pride in "starting a movement" for victims to speak out.
The current situation highlights the ongoing sensitivity and complexity surrounding historical allegations within the entertainment industry, now further complicated by disputes over documentary ethics and the portrayal of past events.
