Renfield

Name: Renfield
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: April 14, 2023
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Adrian Martinez, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Bess Rous, Brandon Scott Jones

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 14, 2023 | R

Starring: Adrian Martinez, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Bess Rous, Brandon Scott Jones, Camille Chen, Derek Russo, James Moses Black, Jenna Kanell, K. Steele, Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Summary: In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a lifeIn this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency. … Expand

Director: Chris McKay

Genre(s): Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 93 min

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Collider Maggie Boccella

Mar 31, 2023

Director McKay seems to understand that special balance between terror and camp, and it’s that which makes Renfield, which premiered this week at the Overlook Film Festival, such a delight to watch. Read full review

The Playlist Matthew Monagle

Mar 31, 2023

Even if we don’t overly connect with the personal growth stories of either Renfield or Rebecca, thanks to Cage, “Renfield” is the rare horror-comedy to find the balance between respect and playful irreverence. Read full review

Jake Coyle

Apr 12, 2023

Renfield never lets Cage really sink his teeth into the movie, leaving us still hungry for more. Read full review

Barry Hertz

Apr 13, 2023

The trouble with Renfield, though, is the fact that it’s called Renfield and not Dracula. Snivelling when not stiff, the title character is a bore, as is Hoult’s shoulder-shrug of a performance. Read full review

Screen Rant Mae Abdulbaki

Apr 17, 2023

Renfield is goofy, with fantastic action sequences and a few comedic beats that land, but it could have also been so much more. Read full review

Brian Truitt

Apr 12, 2023

There’s plenty to sink your teeth into when Cage is this superbly outrageous and manically inspired while Hoult, who’s got great comedic timing, is just as batty in his own way. Everything else about Renfield needs to go back in the coffin. Read full review

Rex Reed

Apr 14, 2023

The worst film since Babylon, this surfeit of loud, obnoxious, violent junk audaciously claims to call itself a vampire farce, but there isn’t a genuine shred of originality anywhere in sight and it’s as witty as an ambulance with a flat tire. Read full review

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smacieaux

Apr 14, 2023

This movie is an imperfect but super fun, gory and over the top good time. Had so much fun, I'm going back to see it again.

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

CriticDon

Apr 26, 2023

A Refreshing Take on Horror Movies I am going to refer this movie to all of my friends and family members.

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

ScienceAdvisor

Apr 17, 2023

Better than cocaine bear. Nic is playing Dracula (not himself), and chews up the scenes he is in. The lack of agenda is also refreshing, especially with Awkwafina in it. This is fun and thoroughly enjoyable. The gore is campy and over the top (Evil Dead-like), not grindhouse psycho-ville.

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Nightscape_

May 11, 2023

Renfield was a fun film with rough acting and writing, but ultimately provided an enjoyable experience. Cage was very menacing as Dracula; I really loved the homage to Bela Lugosi. The action scenes were very entertaining. I thought the fight choreography was really well done. The CGI couldRenfield was a fun film with rough acting and writing, but ultimately provided an enjoyable experience. Cage was very menacing as Dracula; I really loved the homage to Bela Lugosi. The action scenes were very entertaining. I thought the fight choreography was really well done. The CGI could be hit and miss; it was decent overall. The story was enjoyable and unique. It could be a bit cheesy and predictable at times, but it didn't really hinder my enjoyment of the film. Definitely a decent black comedy.… Expand

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SoulWarfare

Jun 16, 2023

Casting Nick Cage as Dracula is the best thing this movie does. Nicholas Hoult is also lovable as Renfield. The Nicks truly kill it! The action scenes are surprisingly enjoyable with how well choreographed and how they really utilise that R rating. Unfortunately, Awkwafina's character andCasting Nick Cage as Dracula is the best thing this movie does. Nicholas Hoult is also lovable as Renfield. The Nicks truly kill it! The action scenes are surprisingly enjoyable with how well choreographed and how they really utilise that R rating. Unfortunately, Awkwafina's character and her boring plot to take down a mob take a lot of screen time. The movie wastes its unique premise and makes it a cliché movie. Nevertheless, the short runtime of 93 minutes makes it a good watch to kill time.… Expand

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Experiment626

Apr 15, 2023

Nothing that is ground breaking, but a fun horror comedy movie. I would put it on par with Nicholas Hoult's other foray into this genre, Warm Bodies. I liked the homage to the original Bela Lugosi Dracula. Acting wise, nothing spectacular. But of course, Nic Cage steals every scene he is in.

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aubispossible

Jul 21, 2023

The movie is so stupid! Dracula's performance was good, but the film ruined the faith of the original Dracula movie. It's nice to see the flashbacks, but, the blood and gore is way too much. It's not fun! It's stupid! The writing and scenes are just awful! The movie is terrible!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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