Renfield

Nicolas Cage (left) as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield in "Renfield." (COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL)

“Renfield” starts with a terrific premise: Dracula’s much put-upon familiar (or servant) Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is in a modern-day support group for codependency after decades of servicing his undead master (Nicolas Cage).

It’s a smart idea that allows for the film to explore toxic relationships, gaslighting, narcissists and breaking the cycle of abuse. Using the vampire and familiar relationship to explore these concepts adds depth to a film that would otherwise just be a fun, gore-tastic action horror-comedy.

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Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield in "Renfield." (COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL)

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