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96% Tomatometer 193 Reviews 87% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Vampire housemates (Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh) try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) some of the perks of being undead. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Smarter, fresher, and funnier than a modern vampire movie has any right to be, What We Do in the Shadows is bloody good fun.

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What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Claudia Puig USA Today If Twilight made you queasy and Dark Shadows felt like a missed opportunity, this pitch-perfect genre spoof is worth relishing. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 13, 2015 Full Review What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (2) J. R. Jones Chicago Reader I'm so sick of vampires I'd have pounded a stake into my own heart not to have to watch this, but it turns out to be a pitch-perfect spoof of MTV's The Real World and a sly satire on millennial slackerdom. Rated: 3/4 Mar 6, 2015 Full Review What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Patrick Z. McGavin Chicago Sun-Times The New Zealand-made art comedy What We Do in the Shadows is a bracing reminder of how the right burst of energy and style breathes fresh ideas into a genre threatened with creative exhaustion. Rated: 3/4 Mar 6, 2015 Full Review What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Manages not only to be hilarious in its own right, but also offers plenty of gags that will resonate even more strongly with horror fans. Rated: 5/5 Sep 20, 2023 Full Review What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Jennifer Bisset CNET It is the kind of content we came to expect from director-writer-actor Taika Waititi. Apr 20, 2023 Full Review What We Do in the Shadows | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Rarely does the movie miss a beat, and its cleverness shows itself in a host of ways. It's subtly subversive, subtly satirical, and openly absurd. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lorenzo Z Great horror mocumentary, no on does dry humor like New Zealanders Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Carlos M Perfect movie! Sensacional e fabuloso, ótimo filme de comédia. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Salem K Dry humour, great cast, hilarious throughout, and a fun premise. There's not a single aspect not to love. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review David W "Nosferatu" meets "Best in Show". How can a comedy this hilarious also be one of the best vampire films you'll ever see? Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Robert L In the realm of vampire cinema, where the same tropes and clichés have been rehashed time and again, "What We Do in the Shadows" stands as a refreshingly original and hilarious take on the genre. Helmed by the comedic geniuses Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, this mockumentary-style film follows the lives of four vampires who share a flat in Wellington, New Zealand.What makes "What We Do in the Shadows" truly exceptional is its subversion of vampire stereotypes. Instead of portraying these creatures as fearsome monsters, Waititi and Clement present them as endearingly flawed and relatable individuals, grappling with everyday mundane tasks like laundry and house chores. The film's humor is sharp, witty, and often absurd, making it a delight for fans of both mockumentary and vampire-related fare.The characters of "What We Do in the Shadows" are a masterstroke of creation, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Viago (Waititi), the fastidious leader of the house, is obsessed with maintaining his appearance and upholding vampire tradition. Deacon (Jonathan Brugh), a former vampire who was turned in the 1980s, embraces the modern world with a penchant for fashion and technology. Vladislav (Clement), a 16th-century vampire, is still haunted by the death of his familiar, and spends his time reminiscing about his past glories. And Petyr (Ben Fransham), an ancient vampire trapped in a decaying body, is perpetually grumpy and demanding.The film's success has spawned a spinoff television series of the same name, which continues to explore the lives of the vampire flatmates and introduce new and hilarious characters. With its creative premise, sharp writing, and endearingly flawed characters, "What We Do in the Shadows" is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good laugh. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Alec B Uses it's simple concept to great comedic effect and material alternates between a slacker roommate comedy and a spoof of the vampire genre quite easily. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Vampire housemates (Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh) try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) some of the perks of being undead.

Director
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

Producer
Emanuel Michael, Taika Waititi, Pamela Harvey-White, Chelsea Winstanley

Screenwriter
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

Distributor
Tribeca Film

Production Co
Unison Films, Defender Films

Rating
R (Language|Bloody Violent Content|Some Sexual Material)

Genre
Comedy, Horror

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 13, 2015, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2016

Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.3M

Runtime
1h 26m
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