Renfield

Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 14, 2023

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 128 Ratings

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royalguy07Apr 19, 2023

Nic Cage was fun and having a good time. The stylized action and blood was truly awful, the comic angles and characters were pretty weak overall. Disappointed with this one.

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bertobellamyApr 29, 2023

'What We Do in the Shadows' did it better. Anyway, looks like Nicolas Cage had a blast as Dracula.

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DubeauMay 14, 2023

Renfield was an average movie. The story had some merits but it was poorly written. The problem is that, it's in parts funny, satirical or serious. And all those aren't really working well in this movie. I did like the old version of Dracula,Renfield was an average movie. The story had some merits but it was poorly written. The problem is that, it's in parts funny, satirical or serious. And all those aren't really working well in this movie. I did like the old version of Dracula, but all the rest wasn't that engaging. The rhythm wasn't great, the jokes fall flat a lot, the action was over the top. The acting was fine by me but the story didn't exploited the talent of the actors. I give it 52%. I had to watch it in two parts because I was bored in the middle. What we do in the shadows did a better job in terms of satirical comedy, but this film is in too many niches.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 17, 2023

Renfield struggles to survive beyond the primary resource it delivers. Even though the dynamic between its leads is very good, which is the best thing it has to offer.
Nicolas Cage is really good in the role of Dracula, while Nicholas HoultRenfield struggles to survive beyond the primary resource it delivers. Even though the dynamic between its leads is very good, which is the best thing it has to offer.
Nicolas Cage is really good in the role of Dracula, while Nicholas Hoult doesn't exactly have the best comic timing, but he pulls off the role.

The problem lies in the fact that its concept fails to produce a more entertaining exploration between the humor and the violence and instead goes for a plot that doesn't suit the main characters because they both feel external to the rest of the events.

Renfield is a graphic and humorous movie. One is grateful that it embraces those two elements without reservation since it could have ended up much more toned down for a more mainstream audience, but that's not enough to pull it out of being a trivial endeavor that exhausts its interest the second the credits start to roll.… Expand

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icotzabbMay 2, 2023

I was really enjoying it, and really quite surprised through the first 3rd or so. Theres a very clear dividing line at one point, after that it reverted right back to what makes, many modern movies so flawed and cliche. Theres a scatalogicalI was really enjoying it, and really quite surprised through the first 3rd or so. Theres a very clear dividing line at one point, after that it reverted right back to what makes, many modern movies so flawed and cliche. Theres a scatalogical loke, the specifics escape me, but at that moment the movie gives up. Tonally shifts. If you find most current mainstream hollywood movies satisfying then you'll be fine, have fun I say. More power to you.… Expand

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H0kv5May 16, 2023

It's been so long since a nice showdown hasn't taken place in the sites of Nicholas cage, to me a more sentimental comeback but then there's this air that the movie was about fighting a narcissist when the real one's are the ones that thinkIt's been so long since a nice showdown hasn't taken place in the sites of Nicholas cage, to me a more sentimental comeback but then there's this air that the movie was about fighting a narcissist when the real one's are the ones that think they are being controlled, it was catchy at first but as the movie progressed i begin to understand nothing except the fact that like always killing and fist fights will be shared in every scene, looking at the players too was kind of funny when the characters mix the comedy with more unrealistic violence that denote the notion we don't know what we are doing, basically from the start you begin to wonder if it's a joke like what hell, sure nowadays movies don't even bring that longing, all they do is let's see if we can Stack up some profit and ask the question is everyone happy. Brutally as to the way this renfield movie sounds it wasn't worth it, is not easy making a movie but still please we want something new in this refurbishing world.… Expand

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SoulWarfareJun 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 RCasting 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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Experiment626Apr 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.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.… Expand

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MattyIce34Apr 14, 2023

Cage is having a ball, some of the action is solid, and the campy horror aspects occasionally hit. But altogether feels like a missed opportunity.

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liamexeMay 7, 2023

Positives: Nicholas Cage is awesome! Anthony Hoult. The opening act is quite powerful. the blood and gore. the humor—mostly. a brief duration. Cons: certain poor CGI and certain speech, action, and musical choices that seemed 10-15 years old.Positives: Nicholas Cage is awesome! Anthony Hoult. The opening act is quite powerful. the blood and gore. the humor—mostly. a brief duration. Cons: certain poor CGI and certain speech, action, and musical choices that seemed 10-15 years old. A number of wildly implausible or absurd character or plot developments (I realise it's a fantasy movie) Awkwafina and the remaining supporting members are in the middle. Ben Shwartz is amusing as always, but he continues to play the same character. Despite being brief, the film felt longer than it was. Could've given the writing more impact. The bugs ruse.… Expand

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infraReconMay 7, 2023

In a film about Dracula, his assistant and world domination, Nicholas Cage strikes back. It sounds good at first but after watching it, it's a bit of a letdown.

Nicholas Cage is a great actor as Dracula but the film focuses on the wrongIn a film about Dracula, his assistant and world domination, Nicholas Cage strikes back. It sounds good at first but after watching it, it's a bit of a letdown.

Nicholas Cage is a great actor as Dracula but the film focuses on the wrong aspects. I and possibly many others would have liked it to focus on Dracula during his most famous times, and not in the modern world.

You took a famous character and sidelined him in the plot, that's a difficult job to accomplish especially when the actual main character of the story isn't really interesting.
I mean I like that it focuses on the assistant but it wasn't executed as well, due to the period it is set in, his motive, and the overall supporting cast.

Is this a bad movie, Not necessarily, the action and Gore scenes are ridiculously funny and entertaining.
The plot and story are plausible, and the characters are ok, not amazing.

RATINGS:
VFX and Effects: 8/10, Not bad, enjoyable to see practicals in the works.
Story and Plot: 5/10, The beginning is good, the rest is just ugh.
Characters: 6/10, It's Nicholas Cage as Dracula, a free point is given.

Overall, 6/10, it's enjoyable, but not really something you need to go out and see. It took me 2 sessions to finish because there is kind of a boring area somewhere near the middle of the film, but it picks up. It would have been great to focus on Dracula and Renfield in older times instead of modern times.… Expand

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SieliendeMay 8, 2023

Fun if you can turn your brain off and can get into it, but the message of the story doesn't particularly translate well and Nicholas Cage is definitely out of place in a movie like this, he is underutilized.

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schtoopididiotMay 24, 2023

Sure. It's a fine time, but I believe that if I didn't go with some close friends of mine, I wouldn't have had nearly as good of a time. I am a firm believer that Nicolas Cage's performance in this movie was better than this movie itself. ButSure. It's a fine time, but I believe that if I didn't go with some close friends of mine, I wouldn't have had nearly as good of a time. I am a firm believer that Nicolas Cage's performance in this movie was better than this movie itself. But it was fun. Liked the group therapy sessions.… Expand

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ArkonBladeJul 1, 2023

There are elements of a good movie in here and it times its kind of entertaining. unfortunately over all it just falls apart as a whole. Nick Cage is pretty entertaining as Dracula the guy who plays Renfield isnt bad, the rest of the cast...There are elements of a good movie in here and it times its kind of entertaining. unfortunately over all it just falls apart as a whole. Nick Cage is pretty entertaining as Dracula the guy who plays Renfield isnt bad, the rest of the cast... meh. especially the female lead. she was unlikable and her acting was not very good. Rebecca i think her name was, i don't remember she was very forgettable. The plot is Renfield is getting tired of being in a abusive relationship which they try to play for comedic affect but most of the jokes in the movie just fall flat.
The action is over the top and bloody ridicules which is about the only thing i found remotely funny or entertaining. Its about the only thing that saved me from not just shutting this off halfway through. cant recommend it… Expand

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Voodoo123Jul 12, 2023

Basic thrills in this exotically budgeted comedy action movie. The action sequences were clearly the focus point with plenty of creative deaths to enjoy! The potential of the cage hoult back and forth was compelling and sadly not explored toBasic thrills in this exotically budgeted comedy action movie. The action sequences were clearly the focus point with plenty of creative deaths to enjoy! The potential of the cage hoult back and forth was compelling and sadly not explored to its full potential. I believe Awkwafina was a poor casting choice as the female lead. Her shrill tone and unconvincingly competent action acting were an unwelcome distraction. I cant wait for hollyweird to go back to casting beautiful female actors again.… Expand

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jakeyjakeMay 4, 2023

Renfield has it's moments but ultimately fails to take full advantage of a zany, Nic Cage performance by serving up an unevenly paced, disjointed crime plot around a CGI blood-filled horror/comedy that can't offer much in either category.

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PappaxraySep 9, 2023

Well I had great fun watching it. Maybe a bit biased as I'm a huge Nick Cage fan, likeable characters, good action sequences and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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