Loosely inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula, this action horror-comedy focuses more on the vampire's familiar, R. M. Renfield, who looks to get out from under Dracula's thumb. Trapped in a toxic codependent relationship, Renfield attends a 12-step meeting group where he locates his latest victims. The movie doesn't really kick into high gear until Dracula himself (Nicolas Cage, channeling his manic energy from Vampire's Kiss) gets involved, but by that point, it had already lost most of its steam. It's fun in a brainless sort of way if you're in a receptive mood and know what you're getting into. This movie would work just fine as a double feature with Abigail.
2½ superpower-infused bugs out of 5
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