Renfield Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help.

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Last modified: Jun. 4, 2023

Renfield

Release Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Theaters

Director: Chris McKay

Starring: Nicholas Hoult • Awkwafina • Nicolas Cage • Adrian Martinez • Ben Schwartz

R Drama N/A

3.83 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In this modern horror-comedy, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the loyal but tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Every day, Renfield is forced to procure his master’s human prey and do his bidding, no matter how embarrassing. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield has decided to find a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness; if only he can figure out how to end his codependency.

Drama Horror

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Who stars in Renfield – Cast List

Nicholas Hoult
Superman, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Awkwafina
The Bad Guys 2, Kung Fu Panda 4
Nicolas Cage
Madden, Kick-Ass
A
Adrian Martinez
The Amateur , The Guilty
B
Ben Schwartz
Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
S
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Deadly Vows, The Adjustment Bureau

Who is making Renfield – Crew List

A look at Renfield behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris McKay last helmed The Tomorrow War and The LEGO Batman Movie.

Director: Chris McKay
Screenwriter: Ryan Ridley
Producers: David Alpert
Bryan Furst
Sean Furst
Robert Kirkman
Chris McKay

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Skybound Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Renfield

Key Facts

Renfield is produced by Skybound Entertainment partners Robert Kirkman and David Alpert (The Walking Dead, Invincible), co-presidents Bryan Furst (Daybreakers) and Sean Furst (Daybreakers) and by Chris McKay. McKay’s producing partner Samantha Nisenboim (co-producer, The Tomorrow War) will executive produce (1/7/2022),
Based on the character created by Bram Stoker.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2022

Completed

Changed Renfield movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2022

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for bloody violence, some gore, language throughout and some drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Renfield Trailers and Clips

Renfield

Official Trailer

Renfield Release Date: When was the film released?

Renfield was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 14 , 2023. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Mafia Mamma, The Pope’s Exorcist and Sweetwater.