Because it adheres so closely to the book, it does not add anything new to the genre.
TheRenfieldcastis led by Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Robert Montague Renfield, Draculas servant.
The movie explores the dynamic between Dracula and Renfield after 90 years together, untilRenfield’s action-packed ending.
But while the characters are familiar, the irreverent tone is completely unexpected.
Renfield realizes his relationship with his master is problematic while at a self-help group for people in codependent relationships.
This is a wonderful blend of the story’s Gothic roots and the movie’s modern setting.
Contemporizing the setting also helpsRenfieldstay fresh.
Hoult gets to showcase his action and fight experience from theX-Menmovies.
Furthermore, because of its violence,Renfieldwas rated R, which is historically a box office hurdle.
In this horror comedy, Renfield, the lackey of Count Dracula, aids the famous vampire on his journey to the new world. Unfortunately, the long-suffering servant is committed to an insane asylum after being framed for the murder of several ship crew members on arrival. When given a second chance at life, he falls for a quirky and aggressive traffic cop named Rebecca Quincy.
Other factors behindRenfield’s performance include the timing of its release.
Despite being a vampire horror movie,Renfieldwas released in April instead of during the lead-up to Halloween.
