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In this modern monster tale of Dracula's loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history's most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner 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. Read More Read Less

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Although it fails to take full advantage of its committed stars and killer premise, Renfield's batty horror-comedy blend sinks in just enough to leave an impression.

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You'll enjoy Renfield more if you're ready for a lot of campy humor -- but why else would you be watching a Nicolas Cage vampire movie?

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Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Wenlei Ma News.com.au There’s a spicier, punchier and sillier movie trapped inside. Shame it couldn’t be coaxed out. Rated: 2.5/5 Jun 16, 2023 Full Review Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Philip Kemp Sight & Sound Renfield is played for laughs – though with no shortage of blood and violence. Jun 8, 2023 Full Review Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) The main attraction is Nicolas Cage’s barnstorming performance as Dracula, played mainly for laughs yet indicating careful study of his many predecessors in the role. Rated: 3/5 May 25, 2023 Full Review Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Calum Cooper Cinerama Film Funny, well-crafted, and deliciously entertaining, Renfield isn’t short of bite. Rated: 3/5 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Zach Youngs InSession Film Renfield wants to be cool and it wants us to think it's cool, different, and edgy, but it fails. There's a reason Dracula has endured and why we haven't felt the need to be familiar with Renfield before. Rated: D Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Renfield | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “Renfield,” the brainchild of The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman, is a delight and super cute. The casting director is brilliant to cast Hoult May 25, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph I came for Nicholas Cage and was not disappointed. He played an amazing Dracula in the modern world. That being said if you aren’t a fan of Nicholas cage I’d rate the movie somewhere between 3 and 4 stars but if you are I highly recommend it. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Maurice Aquafina was not funny in this and the ending was too silly for my tastes. It could have lean more into the horror. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Lori A Z it was alright--a bit unique Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Michael Loved the whole movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Christy Movie was amazing. Nicolas cages overacting is a treasure!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review Juan M funny and Nicholas cage still has it in him Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris McKay Director Nicolas Cage Dracula Nicholas Hoult Renfield Awkwafina Rebecca Quincy Ben Schwartz Teddy Lobo Adrian Martinez Chris Marcos
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Synopsis In this modern monster tale of Dracula's loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history's most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner 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.

Director
Chris McKay

Producer
Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst, Chris McKay

Screenwriter
Ryan Ridley

Distributor
Universal Pictures

Production Co
Skybound Entertainment, Universal Studios

Rating
R (Language Throughout|Bloody Violence|Some Drug Use|Some Gore)

Genre
Horror, Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 14, 2023, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2023

Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.1M

Runtime
1h 33m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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