My dear reader(s), this weekend I had the opportunity to catch up with the Dracula-adjacent movie Renfield.
Spoiler level here will be mild, nothing you wouldn't know from the trailers.
The eternal sidekick embarks on a journey of self-improvement, putting him at odds with his dark master.
Renfield is a solid horror comedy that's heavy on gore and fairly light on lore. Laughs take the lead, with a beautifully over-the-top Nicolas Cage camping it up as the immortal Angel of Death, and Nicholas Hoult as his downtrodden sidekick. Awkwafina nearly steals the show as an incorruptible police officer whose own quest for vengeance intersects with Renfield's mission. The original premise is its own reward here, but the movie also benefits from nice special effects, well placed humor, and an efficient runtime.
Renfield clocks in at 93 minutes and is rated R for "bloody violence, some gore, language throughout, and some drug use."
If you can stomach a lot (a LOT) of blood and you're in the mood for a new take on an old tale, Renfield is the flick for you. Of a possible nine Weasleys, Renfield gets eight.
Renfield is now streaming on Peacock.
Until next time...
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