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Emily Garbutt

Renfield reviews praise Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage's performances but say the movie needs higher stakes

Nicolas Cage as Dracula in Renfield

Renfield hits theaters in a matter of days, and reviews for the Nicholas Hoult-fronted movie have started to roll in. Hoult plays the title character, the loyal familiar and lackey of Dracula (Nicolas Cage) – but not for much longer. Renfield has been attending a support group for people in toxic relationships, and he's determined to break free from a century of servitude. Add in a budding romance with cop Rebecca (Awkawfina) and trouble from the Lobos, a powerful crime family, and Renfield certainly has his hands full. 

In our own Renfield review, we praised director Chris McKay's "good use of Hoult's droll delivery and the New Orleans locations" and noted that "when Dracula at one point cries 'Let's eat!', you’d do well to get to the cinema and obey his command." As for what other critics are saying about the horror-comedy, we've rounded up a whole bunch of reviews to give you an idea of what to expect from Renfield. 

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