: His obsession is exploited by Count Dracula, who uses a telepathic connection to promise Renfield immortality in exchange for his service—primarily helping Dracula infiltrate the asylum to reach Mina Harker.
: Though not a recognized clinical diagnosis in the DSM, the term was coined as a critique of how psychiatric disorders are classified. Renfield
: 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 : His obsession is exploited by Count Dracula,
: The movie reinterprets the master-servant dynamic as a toxic, co-dependent relationship. Renfield attends a support group for victims of narcissists to find the strength to leave his boss. directed by Chris McKay
The 2023 film , directed by Chris McKay , shifts the narrative focus from Dracula to his long-suffering assistant, played by Nicholas Hoult .