# A vampire seeks love beyond the kill

> Renzo Cozza's dark comedy follows a gay vampire tired of murder and dating apps, searching for authentic connection.
- Title: A vampire seeks love beyond the kill · The New Yorker
- Summary: Renzo Cozza's dark comedy follows a gay vampire tired of murder and dating apps, searching for authentic connection. Renzo Cozza's film Time to Go, shown at…
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- Source: The New Yorker — https://newyorker.com/culture/screening-room/love-sex-and-existential-dread-for-a-gay-vampire-in-time-to-go
- Author: The New Yorker
- Published: 2026-10-26T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: renzo cozza, time to go, moma, new directors new films, dark comedy, queer cinema, politics, news
## A vampire worn down by duty
Renzo Cozza's dark comedy Time to Go premiered at MOMA's New Directors/New Films series. It follows Patricio, an unassuming queer vampire burdened by family obligations and life with his two demanding sisters.
## The cost of predatory duty
To fulfill his family obligations, Patricio must lure men into sex. But the time on dating apps and the murder itself leave him depressed and starved for authentic connection.
## A chance at transformation
When Patricio goes on a date with an intriguing stranger, he discovers attraction and the allure of a completely different way of living. What follows is a tale of transformation that's surprising and risqué.
## Key takeaway

Renzo Cozza's film Time to Go, shown at MOMA's New Directors/New Films series, follows a queer vampire named Patricio seeking genuine connection beyond his predatory obligations.