Renfield
Director: Chris McKay
Actors: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina
PlotIn a contemporary tale, a henchman named Renfield finds himself trapped in a demoralizing and unending servitude to a master who has long lost any sense of decency or humanity. This master is none other than the legendary vampire Dracula, a figure both feared and revered in lore and legend. Renfield, once a man of ambition and potential, is reduced to a shadow of his former self, tasked with procuring Dracula's sustenance—human blood—and managing his dark affairs. The psychological toll of centuries in service to a vampire has left Renfield grappling with a sense of identity and purpose, as his own desires and personality are repeatedly overshadowed by the monstrous needs and whims of Dracula.
When an unexpected encounter with a fiercely independent and spirited traffic cop reignites a spark of life in Renfield's worn-out existence, he begins to dream of a different life, a chance at redemption and freedom from his eternal bondage. As his yearning for escape grows, Renfield is pulled into an internal battle between loyalty to his master and the desire for a normal human existence. His struggle is compounded when he finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict between Dracula and modern forces looking to exploit the vampire for their own gains. The choices Renfield makes in these moments have the potential to redefine his fate and the nature of his servitude, pushing him towards a path that could either liberate or destroy him.
Writers: Ryan Ridley, Robert Kirkman, Ava Tramer
Release Date: 14 Apr 2023
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, French
Home Video Reviews
Renfield impresses with extreme audio-visuals and Nic Cage's Dracula, perfect for fans of gore and laughs; Blu-ray shines.
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