Walpurgisnacht, also known as Walpurgis Night or Hexennacht, is a pagan holiday celebrated on the night of April 30th. It...
Renfield has been a staple in the Dracula story since the immortal bloodsucker first appeared back in Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel. Since...
It’s a high-stakes (pun intended) battle between master and familiar in the action-horror Renfield (2023), directed by Chris McKay from a screenplay by Ryan Ridley. Combining deviously fantastical fight sequences, a fiercely fresh take on an unexplored branch of Dracula lore, and downright inspired casting, the film is a sinister...
Chris McKay’s Renfield hits theatres this weekend to deliver it’s unique spin on the classic Dracula story, loaded with humor, horror, and...
The character of Renfield has been an ever-present antagonist horror genre for centuries, and his story has been told and retold...
Welcome to Know Your Trope, your rough-and-tumble monthly guide through horror history. In this column, we’ll be diving deep into the conventions of the horror films we love, hate, and love to hate. The definition of “Trope” we’ll be rocking with is a commonplace, recognizable plot element, theme, or visual...