Personally i enjoy both Lost boys and Near dark, Lost boys is sheer nostalgia as i was about 12 when it came out, so exactly the right age.
I think its entertaining but too glossy and pop video like in places, but really like the old Grandad and the frog brothers. And the camp fire scene.
Near Dark is more adult but only gets going when we meet the family, i could do without the love scenes and the 'cure for vampirism' ending.
Love the bar scene slaughter to The Cramps 'Fever' and the motel scenes. The kid vampire is a ****ed up piece of work and he's also very good in the underrated 'Rivers Edge'.
As to Friday vs Burning, Slashers are not really my bag baby, The Burning wins over Friday 1 tho.
The only Fridays i really like are 2,3 and 4. Final Chapter is my favourite.
What about The Howling vs American Werewolf then?
I'd go for American W, but only just.