Editing Corey Haim (section)

===''The Two Coreys'' and final years===
{{see also|The Two Coreys (TV series)}}
In 2006, Haim was ranked #8 on [[VH1]]'s list of the Greatest Teen Stars.<ref name="gazette2" /> In December 2006, Haim began taping a reality show titled ''[[The Two Coreys (TV series)|The Two Coreys]]'', which reunited him with Feldman. Both were credited as executive producers, and had a measure of creative input.<ref name="mandi"/> The show premiered on the [[A&E Network]] on July 29, 2007, with a second season starting on June 22, 2008. At its advent, Haim bought himself and Feldman matching [[Tiffany & Co.|Tiffany]] rings.<ref name="mandi"/> The show's premise revolved around Haim living in Feldman's house with Feldman and Feldman's wife while trying to get his career back on track.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Two Coreys |url=http://www.aetv.com/the-two-coreys/about/index.jsp |publisher=[[A&E Network]] |date=June 6, 2008 |access-date=March 12, 2010}}</ref> The dynamics of the threesome were conceived in the style of the film ''[[You, Me and Dupree]]''.<ref name=nytimes/> Footage showed the ravages of Haim's habit on his body, and his appearance was unrecognizable.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Remembering Corey Haim |date=July 10, 2007 |author=Mandi Bierly |url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-memoriam/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=March 29, 2010}}</ref> Although acknowledged as partially scripted,<ref name="reunited" /> the show eventually took on a darker life of its own after Haim relapsed and his prescription drug abuse became apparent.<ref name=rottenberg/>

In one of the darkest moments of ''The Two Coreys'', Haim told Feldman that he had been [[child sexual abuse|sexually abused]] at the age of 14 by one of Feldman's acquaintances.<ref name="Feldman2013">{{cite book|author=Corey Feldman|title=Coreyography: A Memoir|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9M7TolXigkkC&pg=PA11|date=October 29, 2013|publisher=St. Martin's Press|isbn=978-1-250-03878-4|pages=11–}}</ref> Declining to identify his molester (a 42-year-old man), Haim said that the abuse had continued for two years with Feldman's knowledge.<ref name=secrets/> This disclosure led to a further rift between Haim and Feldman, and the show continued to expose the darker side of their lives as teen stars.<ref name=secrets/> The disintegrating relationship between the former best friends prompted a six-month hiatus before the second season.<ref name=secrets>{{cite web|title=The Lost Boys: Best Friends for Years, They Can't Stand Each Other Now. How Drugs and Dark Secrets Are Ripping Apart the Coreys|url=http://people.com/archive/the-lost-boys-vol-70-no-5|first=Oliver|last=Jones|date=August 4, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref> Haim was nominated for a Viewer's Choice Award at the 22nd Annual Gemini Awards in Canada for his role in the show.<ref>{{cite web |title='Lost Boys' Corey Haim Found Dead |url=http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-corey-haim-obit,0,7616140.story |publisher=[[KTLA]] |date=March 15, 2010 |access-date=March 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010032853/http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-corey-haim-obit%2C0%2C7616140.story |archive-date=October 10, 2010 }}</ref>

In the early 2000s, Haim attempted to support himself by selling clumps of his hair and an extracted molar on [[eBay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b171029_remembering_corey_haim_from_lucas_lost.html|title=Remembering Corey Haim: From Lucas to Lost Boy|first=Joal|last=Ryan|work=E! Online|date=March 10, 2010|access-date=March 19, 2010}}</ref> The tooth reached $150 before being pulled from the listings in line with eBay's restrictions on the sale of body parts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holy Molar! Corey Haim Is Selling His Teeth|date=November 5, 2001|url=http://www.ncbuy.com/news/20011205/0-holy-molar-corey-haim-selling-his.html|work=NCBuy.Com|access-date=March 19, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100313135759/http://www.ncbuy.com/news/20011205/0-holy-molar-corey-haim-selling-his.html|archive-date=March 13, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 7, 2008, Haim ran a paid advertisement in the Hollywood trade publication ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' with a full-page photo, stating: "This is not a stunt. I'm back. I'm ready to work. I'm ready to make amends".<ref>{{cite web|title=INSIDE STORY: Corey Haim's Slide from Lost Boy to Truly Lost|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20350268,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314141751/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20350268,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 14, 2010|first=Tom|last=Gliatto|date=March 10, 2010|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=March 10, 2010}}</ref> In February 2008, filming commenced in Vancouver for ''[[Lost Boys: The Tribe]]'', a direct-to-DVD sequel featuring few of the original cast.<ref name="The Story Behind The Lost Boys"/> Haim wept when he was told on-camera that there was no role for him in the film.<ref name="reunited"/> He later was scheduled to film a cameo appearance, but turned up on the set obviously under the influence and was unable to remember his lines.<ref name="Former Teen Stars Confront Corey Haim About Drug Use">{{cite web|title=Former Teen Stars Confront Corey Haim About Drug Use|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20216299,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080805154102/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20216299,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 5, 2008|first=Katie|last=Coyne|date=August 1, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=March 23, 2010}}</ref> A&E canceled ''The Two Coreys'' midway through its second season in July 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38|url=http://www.today.com/id/35794872|date=March 10, 2010|publisher=[[Today.com]]|access-date=March 10, 2010|archive-date=September 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901145321/http://www.today.com/id/35794872|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Amid the Two Coreys' well-publicized estrangement came unconfirmed reports that [[Warner Bros.]] planned to release a ''Lost Boys 3''—with their characters facing off.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lost Boys 3 with More Coreys Action|publisher=Ugo.com|url=http://movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/lost_boys_3_with_more_coreys_action|date=August 11, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819065112/http://movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/lost_boys_3_with_more_coreys_action|archive-date=August 19, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Early Lost Boys 3 Talk|first=Clint|last=Morris|date=August 3, 2008|url=http://www.moviehole.net/200814558-early-lost-boys-3-talk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080806020434/http://www.moviehole.net/200814558-early-lost-boys-3-talk|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 6, 2008}}</ref> Feldman was confirmed to star in and act as executive producer of ''[[Lost Boys: The Thirst]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lost Boys Threequel on the way, Corey Feldman to Return|publisher=MTV|url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/03/18/lost-boys-threequel-on-the-way-corey-feldman-to-return|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322055848/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/03/18/lost-boys-threequel-on-the-way-corey-feldman-to-return/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2009|date=March 18, 2009}}</ref> In July 2008, Haim completed filming on the gambling comedy ''[[Shark City]]'' in Toronto with [[Vivica A. Fox]], [[Carlo Rota]] and [[David Phillips (actor, host)|David Phillips]].<ref name=mac/> Haim and [[G Tom Mac]] developed an idea for a reality show called ''Lost Boy Found'', documenting Haim's addiction and recovery through music at Mac's studio, where he had been given a place to stay.<ref name=mac/> Mac pledged that if Haim stayed clean, he would allow him to come on tour and perform with him.<ref name=mac/> A [[pilot episode|pilot]] was filmed,<ref name=malkin>{{cite web|title=Corey Haim Found "Bliss" Trying to Launch Music Career|work=[[E! Online]]|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b172266_corey_haim_found_bliss_trying_launch.html|first=Mark|last=Malkin|date=March 18, 2009}}</ref><ref name=mac>{{cite web|title=Corey Haim's 'Lost' Reality Series|work=BlogTalkRadio|url=http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/actors/corey-haims-lost-reality-series-staying-well|date=March 16, 2009|access-date=April 19, 2010|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414080510/https://blog.blogtalkradio.com/actors/corey-haims-lost-reality-series-staying-well/|url-status=dead}}</ref> but the show was not picked up.<ref name=malkin/>

In 2009, ''[[Crank: High Voltage]]'' was released, which saw Haim sporting a blonde mullet alongside [[Jason Statham]], [[Amy Smart]], and [[Dwight Yoakam]]. Haim completed two films scheduled for a 2010 release: the thriller ''American Sunset'', in which he played a man who is abducted in the search for his missing wife,<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Corey Haim talks about his final movie|first=Jacob|last=Burch|url=http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/2010/03/exclusive-corey-haim-talks-about-his-final-movie.html|website=OnTheRedCarpet.com|access-date=March 18, 2010|archive-date=March 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325052125/http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/2010/03/exclusive-corey-haim-talks-about-his-final-movie.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''Decisions'', shot in December 2009, in which his character is a cop working with troubled kids.<ref name=slate/> ''American Sunset'' wrapped in [[New Brunswick]], Canada, on June 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Global Universal Wraps Filming on American Sunset|url=http://www.global-gbhl.com/news/2009/06|date=July 18, 2009|publisher=World Stock Wire|access-date=April 19, 2010}}</ref> Haim was attached to several films scheduled to go into production in 2010.<ref name=slate/> In his final days, he was working on ''The Dead Sea'', a film in which mercenaries on a naval ship are trapped by [[zombie]]s. He requested a "clean set" from producers to reduce temptation,<ref name=slate>{{cite web|title=Corey Haim's Final Films Reveal Late Actor's Comeback Plans|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1633663/story.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314170332/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1633663/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 14, 2010|publisher=MTV|date=March 11, 2010|access-date=April 15, 2010|first=Larry|last=Carroll}}</ref> although his fellow cast members commented on his hyperactivity and need for attention.<ref name=affection>{{cite web|title=Corey Haim's Behavior Worried Castmates on his Last Film|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/corey-haims-behavior-worried-castmates-on-his-last-film-2010123|work=[[Us Weekly]]|date=March 12, 2010|access-date=April 15, 2010}}</ref> Haim came to the set on his days off.<ref name=affection/>