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    Renfield vs Evil Dead Rise Double Feature Review – The Cinematic Schematic

    April 27, 2023
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    The Cinematic Schematic is back to pit vampires against some of the most gnarly demons in cinema as we re-open the Book of the Dead, the Necronomicon, in our double feature review of Renfield and Evil Dead Rise.

    Rejoining us to discuss each uniquely hellish experience is the deadCenter Film Festival Features Programmer, Sunrise Tippeconnie, and Static Media’s Jo Light.

    We start the show with a quick reaction to Ari Aster’s Beau Is Afraid before our icebreaker question. Nicolas Cage and Bruce Campbell are both icons of their own demographics of cinephiles. What makes each actor exceptionally memorable and which filmography do you prefer? 

    We then jump into our spoiler-free reviews and verdicts on Renfield and Evil Dead Rise.

    Deadites or vampires? Which flavor of horror blood bath should you choose for your next trip to the movie theater? Tune into our full review discussion.


    Podcast Discussion Timestamps

    0:15 – Introductions

    3:19 – Beau Is Afraid Thumbs-up / Thumbs-down reactions

    6:35 – Ice-breaker question: Nicolas Cage and Bruce Campbell are both icons of their own demographics of cinephiles. What makes each actor exceptionally memorable and which filmography do you prefer? 

    16:41 – Renfield Spoiler-Free Review

    47:18 – Evil Dead Rise Spoiler-Free Review


    Special Guests


    Sunrise Tippeconnie

    deadCenter Film Festival Features Programmer

    OU Film Studies Professor

    Oklahoma Filmmaker


    Jo Light

    Editor at Static Media

    Follow Jo on Twitter @jo_lightly


    About Renfield

    According to IMDB, Renfield is described as:

    Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.


    About Evil Dead Rise

    According to IMDB, Evil Dead Rise is described as:

    A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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