Audiences can soon sink their teeth intoRenfieldfrom the comfort of their own home as a recent report fromBloody Disgustinghas revealed that the horror comedy will be releasing on digital platforms starting tomorrow, May 2. The film will be available for viewers to purchase for $24.99.
The announcement comes shortly after the film’s theatrical debut on April 14, which opened todisappointing numbersalongside mixed critical reception. With the movie ultimately becoming a box office disappointment, it comes as no surprise that a digital release is already underway, keeping in line with Universal’s newtheatrical windowmodel. However, with the film soon expected to be released on VOD, it may still have another chance to find a new audience that may have missed out during its initial theatrical run.
Being the latest in a string of films based on Universal’s Classic Monsters,Renfieldis directed byChris McKay, with a screenplay written byRyan Ridley, and centers on Dracula’s titular servant who decides to start a new lifeafter centuries of servingthe Prince of Darkness.Nicholas Houltstars as the film’s titular character alongsideNicolas Cageas the iconic vampire himself. Additional cast members includeAwkwafina,Ben Schwartz, andAdrian Martinez.
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The Legend of Dracula Continues to Thrive on Screen
WhileRenfieldmay have taken a more comedic approach to the classic story, audiences don’t have to wait too long before the character returns to his horror roots on the big screen. On August 11,The Last Voyage of the Demeteris also set to be released by Universal and will feature a more demonic on-screen portrayal of the iconic legendary vampire. The film will be based on the Captain’s Log chapter of the originalBram StokerNovel, which could bring new life to theoften-repeated story.
However, audiences have an additional horror film to keep an eye out for as directorRobert Eggers(The Northman) is set to direct a remake ofNosferatu, which itself was an unofficial adaptation of the Dracula story.Bill Skarsgårdwill star as Count Orlok alongside Hoult,returning once again to another vampire flick, andLily-Rose Depp. While the vampires have seen their fair share of on-screen interpretations, with various films still on the way, it appears the genre isn’t slowing down any time soon.
Renfieldis now playing in theaters but will be released on VOD on May 2. Check out the official trailer for the film below.
