Renfield (2023) [Spoiler-Free] – Quick Review

Nic Cage understands that we are currently living through a Nic Cage Renaissance. I’m sure he’s always been living through one, but now the rest of us have been invited to tag along. After years of going through what some would consider a low-point in his career – starring in a never-ending barrage of straight-to-streaming movies that nobody heard of to pay off his debts – he emerged a few years ago to reclaim his rightful place as one of Hollywood’s most beloved weirdo thespians. He wasted no time getting right back into roles that showcased his talents and his range. The best part about all of this is when you add an elder Nicolas Cage who is unencumbered and has nothing left to prove, you get to see him at his best. He is at his best here. Check your brain at the door and enjoy the wild, gory ride.