Renfield Lost To The Pope's Exorcist At The Box Office — What That Says About The State Of Horror Movies

Recently, the horror movie “Renfield” lost out to “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” and “A Quiet Place II” at the box office. While the movie draws its inspiration from the fictional character in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” novel, this third rate film was unable to keep up with the top-notch cinematic horror experiences offered by these other films. This outcome at the box office raises important questions about the current state of horror movies.

The horror genre has always been an appealing genre for moviegoers, providing a unique thrill, but Renfield’s poor box office numbers suggest that viewers are looking for substance while indulging in horror movies. The film’s mediocre storytelling and poor character development did not excite the audience, It has also become increasingly clear that horror movie audiences are in search of a more satisfying balance of horror and storyline.

Despite the poor performance of Renfield, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of horror movies as a whole. Fans of the genre have a ferocious appetite for well-crafted horror, which is why some recent horror movies have become a sensation. In recent years, movies like “Get Out” and “Hereditary” captivated audiences and remained ingrained in their memories for days due to the excellent storytelling and character development.

Horror movies will never truly perish, as humans are inherently drawn to the unknown and the exciting. However, the box office failure of Renfield indicates that the audience has become vigilant about the content they consume and are more interested in the quality than in quantity. In the coming years, it appears that the bar for horror movies could keep increasing, with fewer low-budget products making the cut.