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What We Do in the Shadows

Some interviews with some vampires
2014 | 86m | English

(210681 votes)

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Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Release Date: Jun 19, 2014
Director: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Writer: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Keywords commune, new zealand, vampire, friendship, mockumentary, zombie, werewolf, suburb, heartbreak, fraternity, found footage, aftercreditsstinger, nosferatu, candid, satirical, communal living, wellington new zealand, amused, audacious, witches
Production Companies New Zealand Film Commission, Unison Films, Defender Films, Funny or Die, Resnick Interactive Development
Box Office Revenue: $6,300,000
Budget: $1,600,000
Updates Updated: Oct 25, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Jemaine Clement Vladislav
Taika Waititi Viago
Jonny Brugh Deacon
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer Nick
Stu Rutherford Stu
Ben Fransham Petyr
Jackie van Beek Jackie
Elena Stejko Pauline (The Beast)
Jason Hoyte Julian
Karen O'Leary Policewoman
Mike Minogue Policeman
Chelsie Preston Crayford Josephine
Ian Harcourt Zombie
Ethel Robinson Katherine
Brad Harding Vampire Hunter
Isaac Heron Fix Attendant
Yvette Parsons Vampire Witch / MC
Madeleine Sami Morana
Aaron Jackson Club Bouncer
Morgana Hills Child Vampire
Morag Hills Child Vampire
Frank Habicht Phillip
Moose Kapua Big Kumara Bouncer
Denis Welch Hypnotised Man / Vladislav's Victim
Mario Gaoa Bouncer Richie
Kura Forrester Viago's Victim
Luke Bonjers Vladislav's Victim
Rhys Darby Anton - Werewolf
Simon Vincent Dion - Werewolf
Cohen Holloway Clifton - Werewolf
Duncan Sarkies Declan - Werewolf
Nathan Meister Nathan M - Werewolf
Tanemahuta Gray Nathan G - Werewolf
Nathan Gray Nathan G - Werewolf
Ruby Vincent WW2 Nazi Vampire
Jaxson Cook WW2 Nazi Vampire
Matthew Harvey-White WW2 Nazi Vampire
Matt Dravitzki WW2 Nazi Vampire
Roland Hunter WW2 Nazi Vampire
Stan Alley WW2 Nazi Vampire
Lucy Marinkavich Succubus
Melanie Hamilton Succubus
Ana Flaherty Succubus
Aaron Lewis Zombie
Belle Gwilliam Zombie
Rodney Cook Mauled Cameraman (Dave)
Jennifer Martin Tracy (uncredited)
Emma Draper Beth (uncredited)
Natalie Crane Boogie Wonderland Girl (uncredited)
Emma Smith Dancer (uncredited)
Name Job
Richard Bluck Director of Photography
Yana Gorskaya Editor
Jonathan Woodford-Robinson Editor
Tina Cleary Casting
Jason Astley VFX Artist
Jemaine Clement Writer, Director
DJ Stipsen Director of Photography
Tom Eagles Editor
Ra Vincent Production Design
Loren Taylor Casting
Taika Waititi Writer, Director
Francisco Cubas Online Editor
Name Title
Emanuel Michael Producer
Chelsea Winstanley Producer
Pamela Harvey-White Co-Producer
Jemaine Clement Co-Producer
Taika Waititi Producer
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Reviews

Rangan
6.0

> The video document of the life of the vampires. A documentary style horror comedy based on the short film of the same name by the same directors. I would say it is an interview with the vampires in the Kiwi style. The film follows a group of vampires living in an old mansion and their everyday ... routine, including how they manage to get blood and confrontation with other mutants are documented. Definitely a wonderful comedy, but feels like a mix of 'Dark Shadows' and 'Addams Family'. The title implies the nightlife of these creatures, especially adapting the modern way of lifestyle. So their exploration begins here for their video document. Being different is how much struggle is what the film focused. Threats from various quarters and getting over from every disastrous event is revealed. Quite an interesting vampire film with the awesome characters and of course the entire film was shot in the dark time. It is not a cliché, but just a spoof of the typical vampire theme. Cleverly written screenplay and direction with the well supported performances. Looks like many people had loved it, I'm slightly on the different side that I enjoyed watching it but did not like much. Because I have seen better film in the similar concept. So I still recommend it because it is worth a watch. 6/10

May 16, 2024
mattwilde123
8.0

'What We Do In The Shadows' is an hilarious mockumentary film by the makers of 'Flight of the Conchords'. The movie is filed with brilliant homages and references to vampire films such as 'The Lost Boys', 'Twilight' and 'Let The Right One In'. The directorial style is very similar to the hit TV s ... how 'The Office' as it is able to create humour in the realism and personal interviews and monologues. This method also allows it to be genuinely scary at times such as when we meet the housemate inspired by 'Nosferatu'. The extreme and realistic gore also comes across as very brutal and juxtaposes the silly gags. The actors are all very good. Dead pan. Great delivery. ★★★★

Jun 23, 2021
crastana
10.0

Not the vampires we wanted but the vampires we needed. Say whatever about Taika Waititi, but he is a capable screen writer, director and comedian. It is story about a bunch of vampires in a reality show and their interaction with the modern world, that made Waititi a famous director. ...

Jul 26, 2022