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Phoenix Film Festival: Nicolas Cage's RENFIELD to Close Fest

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Directed by: Chris McKay 

Starring: Nicolas Cage, and Nichoals Hoult, and co-stars Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, and Shohreh Aghdashloo 

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, X-MEN Franchise) stars at Renfield, the tortured aid to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar ® winner Nicolas Cage).  Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased.  But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfiedl is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of the Prince of Darkness.  If only he can figure out how to end his codependency. 

RENFIELD has been announced as the Closing Night Film at the 23rd annual Phoenix Film Festival, premiering Sunday, April 2ndat Harkins Scottsdale 101 at 7:15pm.

Tickets for Closing Night are available now for $15 per ticket as well as part of the Platinum Pass for $450. Opening Night tickets will also provide access to the party pavilion, featuring food & cocktails prior to the film showing. 

The 23rd Annual Phoenix Film Festival will run from Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, April 2 at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 480-513-3195 or visit: www.phoenixfilmfestival.com. 

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