The premiere of Dracula’s gory comedy with Nicolas Cage ‘Renfield’ will be the most brutal

Nicolas Cage returns to the big screen with a new film that promises to be the most brutal of his career and he does it big with “Renfield”, a gore comedy of Dracula which deals with toxic and abusive relationships and tells the story of a faithful servant, played by Nicholas Hoult, who is determined to find out if there is life outside the shadow of the seductive vampire after centuries of servitude.

Cage plays the vampire plaintiff who, despite being monstrous, has his own feelings and maintains a codependent relationship with Renfield, the character who lends its name to the film, which can be seen in theaters worldwide on April 27, 2023. This interpretation, could be a of the best, but one of the most anticipated by Nicolas Cage in recent years due to the size of the actor he is.

Ryan Ridley’s screenplay, based on an original idea by Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead franchise, touches on a topic that is very topical today, as many people live in abusive relationships. The film reflects how something charming and affectionate can turn into a situation where feelings of “ownership, possession and jealousy” emerge.

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Nicolas Cage confesses what his favorite Dracula is

Cage, who began his career in the 80s, confesses he was comfortable with the role of Dracula, a character deeply rooted in popular culture and world cinematography. His intention in approaching the character was to avoid a “crazy Transylvanian accent, which has already been done a lot”, and he referenced the performances made by actors such as Bela Lugosi, Gary Oldman or Christopher Lee, the latter his favorite Dracula .

In addition to Hoult, Renfield’s cast includes actress and comedian Awkwafina, who plays police officer Rebecca, who is also a victim of a toxic environment. The film is directed by Chris McKay and should have the perfect dose of comedy and gore.

The winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for Leaving Las Vegas (1995), he has made a multitude of films in recent years, some with regular results, but this has not prevented him from remaining a cult figure and much claimed, especially in terms of social. networks. The actor, who he confesses that one of his favorite movies as a teenager was An American Werewolf in London (1981), considers Renfield’s screenplay and director Chris McKay’s vision close to that spirit.

The seductive voice of Anne Bancroft’s “predatory” character Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967) also played a part in creating Dracula’s voice, according to Cage. Also, his father, August Coppola, who showed art and avant-garde films in his living room, influenced the direction his acting career would take.

‘Renfield’, which has a running time of approximately two hours, will soon be released in cinemas worldwide. The film is expected to be one of the biggest successes of Cage’s career and his portrayal dracula be remembered for many years. Without a doubt, this film is presented as a great option for fans of gory horror and comedy films.