Renfield 2023 A gory take on toxic relationship

Whether it’s a boss, a partner, or just friend, you might come across a toxic person and you’re caught up in their toxicity. This toxic relationship is often leaving the other person helpless and doesn’t know that they’re co-dependent nor know how to get over it. But, Renfiled shows you in a comedic way that with some self-affirmation mantra and courage, you might get out of a toxic relationship that weights you down.

A few weeks ago, Renfield came into my attention when I saw it all over Movies & TV shows community. It even caught @namiks attention and he wrote a review on it too. Well, it must be a big deal,right?

So, I decided to give it a try the other day, especially after watching numerous war movies, I need a little comedy in my life.

I first assumed that Renfield was just another count dracula’s story and a boring one. I was assuming just because Nicholas Cage was on the poster, it must be why people were watching that.

Anyway, what could go wrong? There I was, watching the movie and finding entertainment amid this ferocious movie that runs for 93 minutes.

Renfield gives a fresh spin into count dracula tale by giving the highlight to Renfield, his servant that would do anything for him. When I compared it to the novel by Bram Stoker, there are many differences but I definitely enjoy the comedic, over-the-top performance from Nicholas Cage and Nicholas Hoult.

The movie started with a flashback when Renfield was attending a support group that deals with people who are co-dependent and is with a toxic relationship. While each of them told their story, Nicholas Hoult as Renfield listened and one time while attempting to help one of the girl from the support group, his life was about to change. In of of the scene, he mentioned that he wanted to lead a normal life, a better life than staying in a run down building that was basically their lair for many years. When he eventually managed to get out of those, the dracula was manipulating him once again and Renfield was ressisting to get out of those manipulation by chanting some mantra from the self-help books.

! [Hidden Spoiler Text] Alas, his effort were in vain but not long after, it came with a bloody happy ending.

It was quite action-packed, gory, violent and graphic. I certainly do not advise to watch this while eating. This movie can be quite gross and if you have lower tolerance to any blood, definitely do not. Watch with caution.