Renfield
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In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula. Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.
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In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula. Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.
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About Renfield Movie
- It is inspired by characters from the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.
- The film tells the story of the character Renfield from the Dracula universe.
- Dexter Fletcher was originally announced as director in 2019, but Chris McKay eventually replaced him, working off the Ryan Ridley script and Robert Kirkman’s original pitch.
- The film is Nicolas Cage’s first live-action film by a major studio since Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011).
- Filming began in New Orleans on February 3, 2022. Filming wrapped on April 14, 2022, exactly one year prior to the film’s scheduled release.
- The film is set in New Orleans, where Nicolas Cage already has a pyramid-shaped tomb waiting for him in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
- Nicolas Cage had his teeth filed down in order to have a more natural-looking fit and better enunciation while wearing his Dracula prosthetics.
- This is the second time Nicolas Cage plays a Vampire who is a horrible boss for his employees, the first was Vampire’s Kiss (1988).
- Renfield had its world premiere at the Overlook Film Festival on March 30, 2023, and was released in the United States on April 14, 2023, by Universal Pictures.
- The film was released on Blu-Ray and DVD in the US on June 6, 2023, and began streaming on Peacock on June 9.
- The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the comedic tone and performances but criticized the screenplay and story.
- Renfield grossed $17.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $9.6 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $26.7 million. It has been deemed a box office flop.
- In the United States and Canada, Renfield was released alongside The Pope’s Exorcist, Mafia Mamma, Sweetwater, and Suzume, and was projected to gross $8–10 million from 3,375 theaters in its opening weekend.
- The film made $3.1 million on its first day, including $900,000 from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut at $8.1 million, finishing fourth behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Pope’s Exorcist, and John Wick: Chapter 4. The film made $3.1 million in its second weekend (dropping 61%), finishing in eighth.
- The film received a nomination for Best Comedy Poster at the 2023 Golden Trailer Awards.
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