: Renfield eventually experiences a moral awakening when he realizes Dracula’s threat to Mina, leading him to defy his master, which ultimately results in his death. "Renfield’s Syndrome" and Psychology

: While Nicolas Cage's performance as Dracula was widely praised for its campy energy, critics were divided on the film's shift into a generic action-crime story. Renfield Doesn't Know What to Do With Itself - Literary Hub

: It describes a psychological obsession with drinking blood or eating living creatures (zoophagia), often rooted in childhood trauma where the sight or taste of blood becomes associated with excitement or power. Modern Reimagining: The 2023 Film