Allegations of sexual abuse involving late actor Corey Haim have sparked widespread discussion following the release of the Apple TV documentary Corey Feldman vs. the World. In the film, actor and musician Corey Feldman claims that Haim molested him during the filming of the 1987 movie The Lost Boys. These statements have drawn sharp responses from Haim’s mother, Judy Haim, and Feldman’s legal representatives.
Feldman asserts that during the production of The Lost Boys, Haim suggested they engage in sexual activity. He recounts, “When we did Lost Boys, Corey said to me, ‘Hey man, let’s mess around.’ And I said, ‘What do you mean?’” Feldman further alleges that Haim had been raped by actor Charlie Sheen on the set of the 1986 film Lucas. Sheen has publicly denied the accusations, labeling them as “sick.”
In a subsequent interview with People magazine, Judy Haim expressed outrage at Feldman’s claims, describing him as a “disgusting human being” who is exploiting her son’s name to maintain relevance. She stated, “He’s taking advantage of someone that cannot respond. He can go to hell as far as I’m concerned.”
Judy Haim emphasized the nature of the relationship between her son and Feldman, asserting, “They were not friends, period. He’s the only one in the industry — my son worked with hundreds of people — and he is the only one that is talking like this about him.” She criticized Feldman for attempting to deflect attention from his own behavior, suggesting he is seeking to regain the spotlight through these allegations.
Feldman’s legal team responded to the controversy by clarifying his statements regarding Haim. They indicated that when Feldman referred to Haim’s advances, he did not mean to imply physical molestation. “Mr. Feldman’s statement was that during the filming of The Lost Boys, Mr. Haim sought to ‘mess around’ with Mr. Feldman; however, Mr. Feldman did not reciprocate his advances,” the statement detailed.
The documentary has ignited a significant conversation around abuse in Hollywood, with many calling for accountability and support for survivors. The film is currently available for streaming on Apple TV.
For those affected by sexual assault, resources are available. The National Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-HOPE, connecting callers to local support services. Additionally, the National Child Abuse Hotline, available at 1-800-422-4453, offers assistance in over 140 languages for those concerned about child abuse.
