Renfield streaming
Genre
Comedy
Year
2023
Runtime
1h33

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Renfield

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Synopsis

Renfield is a horror-comedy film that follows the story of Renfield, the assistant of Count Dracula. As Renfield enters a battle against his own inner demons and the monstrous vampire overlord, the film navigates through a thrilling and darkly humorous journey. Delving into themes of loyalty, obsession, and the struggle for power, Renfield takes audiences on an unpredictable and visually stunning adventure filled with suspense, gore, and unexpected twists. With a mesmerizing performance by Nicholas Hoult in the lead role, Renfield promises to deliver a fresh and captivating take on the classic vampire tale, showcasing a blend of horror and humor that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Cast

  • Nicholas Hoult

    Nicholas Hoult

    Renfield

  • Nicolas Cage

    Nicolas Cage

    Dracula

  • Awkwafina

    Awkwafina

    Rebecca

  • Ben Schwartz

    Ben Schwartz

    Tedward Lobo

  • Shohreh Aghdashloo

    Shohreh Aghdashloo

    Bellafrancesca Lobo

  • Brandon Scott Jones

    Brandon Scott Jones

    Mark

Reviews

Renfield has received mixed reviews from critics, garnering praise for its unique storytelling and visual style, while also facing criticism for its pacing and lack of depth. 'Nicholas Hoult delivers a standout performance, bringing depth and humor to the character of Renfield' (IMDb). However, some critics found the film to be 'too chaotic and lacking in coherent narrative' (Metacritic). The Rotten Tomatoes consensus describes Renfield as a 'visually stunning yet uneven horror-comedy that fails to fully capitalize on its intriguing premise'. Overall, Renfield has been praised for its ambition and creativity but falls short in executing a cohesive and engaging storyline. Despite its flaws, the film offers an entertaining and macabre take on the Dracula universe.