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What We Do in the Shadows
2014 86 min New Zealand, United States of America R 16+
★8.0
Comedy, Horror
Director: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
🎭 Based on
«What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires»
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Description
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Budget:
$1.6M
US Gross:
$3.47M
Worldwide:
$6.3M
Starring
Jemaine Clement
Actor
Taika Waititi
Actor
Jonny Brugh
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Horror Film
Berlin International Film Festival 2014
— Crystal Bear – Best Feature Film (Generation 14+)
Key opinion
What We Do in the Shadows is widely celebrated as a clever and charming mockumentary that humanizes vampire tropes through mundane, reality-show-style interactions. While a minority of viewers find the improvisational nature repetitive or thin, most audiences enjoy the unique blend of deadpan humor and character-driven comedy.
| Acting | The cast delivers strong, deadpan performances that ground the fantastical premise in a relatable, mundane reality. | |
| Originality | The film effectively utilizes the mockumentary format to provide a fresh, original perspective on classic vampire tropes and modern life. | |
| Production | The production design and costumes create a rich, atmospheric world that successfully honors and spoofs traditional vampire aesthetics. | |
| Humor | The humor is characterized by subtle, non-banal wit and observational comedy, though some viewers find the style too lightweight or underwhelming. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the improvisational nature engaging throughout, while others feel the film drags or lacks a cohesive narrative structure. |