"Renfield": A Modern, Comedic Take on Dracula with Nicolas Cage

"Renfield": A Modern, Comedic Take on Dracula with Nicolas Cage as the Lead

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Nicolas Cage takes on the role of Dracula in Renfield, a fresh take on the classic vampire story set in modern times.

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Renfield will be released in theaters on April 14, 2023, and will have its world premiere on March 30 at the Overlook Film Festival.

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The film features an all-star cast, including Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, and Shohreh Aghdashloo.

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Renfield, played by Nicholas Hoult, turns against Dracula, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, after falling for Awkwafina's character, a traffic cop.

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Director Chris McKay has expressed interest in exploring Dracula's psyche further in a potential Renfield sequel.

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Renfield, Nicolas Cage's new comedy horror flick that offers a new take on the Dracula story, is rated R and features a blend of comedy and horror.

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Nicolas Cage underwent a transformation to play the ruthless and narcissistic Dracula.

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Nicholas Hoult's character, Renfield, is normally a background character in the Dracula story but takes center stage in this film.

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The film was helmed by Chris McKay and originated from a concept by Robert Kirkman. The movie was directed by McKay and based on Kirkman's original idea.

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Renfield offers a fresh and fun take on the Dracula story with bugs, mob enforcers, and support groups thrown into the mix.

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