Corey Haim was the quintessential 80s poster boy. With that lopsided grin and messy hair, he was everywhere, from Tiger Beat covers to some of the biggest blockbusters of the decade. But behind the scenes, things were dark. Really dark. For years, the question of who abused Corey Haim has been a storm of rumors, late-night talk show reveals, and heartbreaking documentaries.
The tragedy is that Haim isn't here to tell his own story. He died in 2010 at just 38, leaving behind a legacy tangled in addiction and trauma. Since then, his "Two Coreys" partner, Corey Feldman, has become the primary voice detailing what allegedly happened in the shadows of Hollywood sets.
The Names That Surfaced in the Headlines
When you dig into the specifics of these allegations, a few names come up repeatedly. It’s a heavy list. Honestly, it’s hard to process how many people were allegedly involved in the systemic abuse of a child who was just trying to act.
According to Corey Feldman’s 2020 documentary, My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys, and various interviews, several individuals were named as predators who targeted Haim.
- Charlie Sheen: This is probably the most high-profile allegation. Feldman claims that during the filming of the 1986 movie Lucas, a 19-year-old Sheen raped a 13-year-old Haim. Feldman even described a specific, horrifying detail: that Sheen allegedly used Crisco oil during the assault between trailers. Sheen has "categorically" denied this, calling the claims "sick, twisted, and outlandish."
- Dominick Brascia: An actor and friend of Haim's, Brascia was one of the first to go public. He told the National Enquirer that Haim had personally confided in him about the abuse involving Sheen. However, Brascia himself has also faced scrutiny in the messy web of these allegations.
- John Grissom: An actor who appeared in License to Drive, Grissom is a convicted sex offender. While Feldman has been most vocal about his own abuse at Grissom's hands, he has consistently linked Grissom to the wider "wolfpack" that targeted both him and Haim.
- Marty Weiss: A former talent agent and another convicted sex offender. Feldman has named him as a central figure in the predatory environment they inhabited as kids.
Why Haim's Mother Disputes the Claims
Here is where it gets complicated. You’d think the family would be the first to demand justice, but Judy Haim, Corey’s mother, has been one of Corey Feldman’s loudest critics. She has repeatedly called Feldman a "scam artist" and a "liar."
Judy insists her son was "transparent" and that she would have known if something that traumatic had happened on the set of Lucas. She’s gone as far as to say that Haim liked women, not men, and that Feldman is simply using her son's name to stay relevant or raise money for his projects. It’s a gut-wrenching divide—the best friend claiming one thing, and the mother claiming another.
The Latest Shocking Allegations from 2025
Just when the public thought they had the full (if contested) picture, 2025 brought a new twist. In the documentary Corey Feldman vs. The World, Feldman made a claim that stunned even those who have followed this story for decades.
He alleged that Corey Haim himself molested him during the filming of The Lost Boys.
Feldman says that Haim approached him and said they should "mess around," claiming it was just "what guys in the business do." According to Feldman, Haim even cited Charlie Sheen as the person who told him this behavior was normal. It paints a devastating picture of "hurt people hurting people." If true, it suggests Haim was so thoroughly groomed and abused that he began to mirror the behavior of his own predators.
The Problem with the "Wolfpack"
Feldman often refers to a "wolfpack"—a loose but organized ring of pedophiles in 1980s Hollywood. He claims these weren't just isolated incidents. Instead, it was a system. Producers, agents, and older actors supposedly traded access to child stars like they were currency.
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The LAPD actually looked into Feldman's claims in 2017 after he named names on The Dr. Oz Show. But they eventually dropped the investigation. Why? The statute of limitations. Because these alleged crimes happened in the 80s, too much time had passed for a criminal prosecution to hold up in court.
The Reality of Being "The Two Coreys"
It’s easy to look back at the 80s with nostalgia. The neon, the music, the movies. But for Corey Haim, that decade was a trap. By the time he was 15, he was already struggling with the drugs that would eventually play a role in his decline.
The abuse wasn't just physical. It was psychological. Haim was reportedly told that if he spoke up, his career would be over. In an industry that treats children as products, he was disposable.
How to Support Child Actor Safety Today
While we may never get a courtroom verdict on exactly who abused Corey Haim, his story has sparked massive changes in how Hollywood operates. If you want to see a world where this doesn't happen to the next generation of child stars, there are real ways to help:
- Support BizParentz Foundation: This non-profit works to protect child actors from predators and financial exploitation.
- Advocate for "Ariel's Law": This legislation seeks to eliminate or extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, ensuring victims have a path to justice even decades later.
- Watch the Credits: Support productions that prioritize safety and have certified onset teachers and guardians who aren't on the production's payroll.
The most important thing we can do is keep the conversation honest. Corey Haim's life wasn't just a tabloid story; it was a tragedy of a system that failed a child. By looking at the names, the evidence, and even the uncomfortable contradictions, we ensure his story isn't forgotten.
Actionable Insight: If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE or visit their website for confidential support and resources.