Dean
Nicolas Cage proves again and again that he's capable of playing any role without problems and let me tell you - he's nailing his role in this movie. He's an actor of many talents. Enjoyed movie a lot. Was fun.
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Renfield
2023
Movie
93 min
English
Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.
Insights
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users83%
Director: Chris McKay•Genres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Plot Summary
Renfield, Dracula's long-suffering familiar, grows weary of his centuries of servitude and seeks a new life. He finds an unexpected path toward independence when he falls for a feisty, no-nonsense traffic cop. This modern re-imagining blends darkly comedic horror with an exploration of toxic codependency.
Critical Reception
Renfield received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its unique blend of horror and comedy, the performances of Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, and its stylish direction. However, some critics found the plot to be uneven and the tonal shifts occasionally jarring.
What Reviewers Say
A fun, gory, and action-packed ride with standout performances.
Successfully balances horror elements with a comedic tone and a surprisingly heartfelt exploration of codependency.
While entertaining, the film occasionally struggles with pacing and a clear narrative focus.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Renfield, appreciating its humorous take on the Dracula mythos and the chemistry between the leads. Many found the action sequences exciting and the film's unique premise engaging, though some felt it could have delved deeper into its themes.
Fun Fact
Nicholas Hoult adopted a very strict diet and workout regimen to achieve the lean physique required for his role as Renfield, working out intensely for two hours daily.
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10 reviews
r96sk
Not bad, but I didn't really click with it enough. Nicolas Cage is a nice piece of casting and delivers in the role of Dracula, as I'd expect to be honest... feels like a Cage sorta character! Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina are decent, I'v...
Nathan
I was not expecting much from Renfield and it pretty much gave me exactly what I was expecting: a mediocre film that was nothing offensive but all too forgettable. The screenplay is really all over the place. There are too many subplots ...
erosap
Awkwafina should have been on the poster! ========================================= Not knowing she was in this, is what probably made me resist watching Renfield right away. She is the most watchable part of the film. Maybe because ...
MovieGuys
Its been a while since I've seen Nicolas Cage in a role, I feel, does him justice. Renfield gives Cage the opportunity to shine. His comedic take on Dracula combined with the "very English" performance, handed in by Nicholas Hoult, make...
Louisa Moore - S...
If not for a trademark over-the-top Nicolas Cage performance and a truly inspired fight scene in an apartment complex, “Renfield” would be a total disaster of a movie. It’s certainly not any good and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, and t...
garethmb
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Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-chris-mckays-renfield-is-precisely-what-its-expected-to-be/ "Renfield is yet another movie that provides precisely what it promises - with an unbelievably ridiculous, purposeful...
Chris Sawin
_Renfield_ is an okay horror comedy. It has a ton of potential with its excessive amount of blood and Nicolas Cage is worth the price of admission alone. The action sequences have all of their entertainment value sucked away by the end of t...
CinemaSerf
Nicholas Hoult is the eponymous vampire "familial" whose job it is, is to cater for the needs of his toothy master (Nicolas Cage) who is distinctly under the weather. He is gradually tiring of the relentlessness of his tasks - especially as...
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