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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Demeter's Final Journey: A Riveting Review"

"The Last Voyage of the Demeter" is a moody and atmospheric horror film that expands upon a single chapter in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula." Director André Øvredal brings the story to life with a talented ensemble cast and a throwback to broody, Hammer-esque horrors. While the film suffers from a protracted runtime and a predictable outcome, it delivers on violent feeding sessions and offers an R-rated bite of vampiric brutality that will delight horror fans.

via IGN|

#andre-ovredal #bram-stoker #dracula

film2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Last Voyage of the Demeter: A Classic Dracula Film with a Modern Twist"

"The Last Voyage of the Demeter" is an old-fashioned monster movie set in 1897 aboard a wooden ship sailing from Bulgaria to London. Adapted from Bram Stoker's "Dracula," the film follows the journey of the Demeter as Dracula haunts the vessel. While the film captures the atmosphere of a period drama, it deviates from the old-fashioned style whenever Dracula appears, portraying him as a fast-moving goblin-like creature. The performances are corny, and the film lacks the poetic and eerie qualities one would expect from a Dracula adaptation. Overall, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" falls short of being a truly scary horror film.

via Variety|

#bram-stoker #dracula #film

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Exploring the World of Renfield: From Post-Credit Scenes to Dracula Wardrobe Inspiration"

Renfield, the latest film adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, does not have a post-credit scene. However, the credits feature a montage of deleted scenes, including a musical number that was cut from the film. Despite mixed reviews, the film has merits, such as its unique premise and tight runtime. Renfield is a direct sequel to the 1931 Dracula film, and Nicolas Cage channels Bela Lugosi's performance as Count Dracula.

via The Mary Sue|

#bram-stoker #entertainment #nicholas-hoult

film2 years ago•1 min saved

Nicolas Cage's Dracula shines in "Renfield" despite messy plot.

Renfield is a horror-comedy film that follows Dracula's grotesque familiar, Renfield, as he tries to break free from his toxic relationship with his master and fight crime alongside Awkwafina's lone honest cop. Nicolas Cage provides some fabulous B-movie fireworks as Dracula. The film is a cynical side-hustle that drains the extremities of the Bram Stoker estate and installs a lowly pretender as king.

via The Guardian|

#bram-stoker #comedy #dracula

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Nicolas Cage's 'Renfield' receives scathing reviews as one of the worst vampire movies ever.

"Renfield," a vampire movie starring Nicolas Cage, fails to deliver on its potential for comedy and clever references to Bram Stoker's "Dracula." Instead, the film relies on tired jokes and a worn-out premise of Renfield as Dracula's mistreated assistant. While Cage is amusing, the rest of the cast, including Awkwafina and Nicholas Hoult, are wasted in their roles. Overall, "Renfield" belongs in a coffin.

via New York Post |

#bram-stoker #comedy #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Dracula terrorizes on board the Demeter in new trailer

The upcoming film "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" follows the crew of a merchant ship as they discover that their cargo includes the vampire Dracula. The movie, based on an early passage from Bram Stoker's novel, features a cast including Corey Hawkins, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian. The film, which was stuck in development for 20 years, will finally be released in theaters on August 11.

via Polygon|

#bram-stoker #cast #dracula

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

The Mixed Reviews of 'Renfield': Is It Worth the Watch?

Nicolas Cage stars in the horror comedy "Renfield," a spinoff of Bram Stoker's "Dracula," as the vampire himself, while Nicholas Hoult plays his codependent helper, Renfield. The film updates the Dracula legend for 2023 and features an affectionate tribute to Bela Lugosi. The screenplay was written by Detroit native Ryan Ridley, and Hoult delivers a standout performance as a millennial version of Hugh Grant. "Renfield" is part of the recent "Cageaissance," showcasing Cage's unique abilities as an actor.

via Detroit Free Press|

#bram-stoker #detroit #entertainment