What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
R | 13 February 2015 (USA)
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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.

Reviews
thomasjay-52277

Shot in the style of a documentary 'WWDITS' is a brisk and hilarious dive into the Vampire community of Australia. Inventively created on a low budget the characters are distinct and the concept is extremely original this film is overlooked and is a fantastic watch

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nancy-matus

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't type coz I am still laughing! Love all the vampires! Hilarious dialogue! I'm still laughing!

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The Movie Diorama

A man who has rocketed to mainstream fame with 'Thor: Ragnarok', however I find his previous lesser known work to be more enthralling and creatively unique. A faux documentary of a small group of vampires who share a house together. We view their nightly lives but also welcoming a new younger member to the vampiric clan. Have you ever wondered what vampires get up to except sleeping in coffins and drinking the blood of a virgin? Well, this film explores that in the best way possible: comedically. There's nothing funny about a vampire...but a vampire residing in New Zealand? That's a whole different story. It's impossible not to admire the type of eccentric humour that is put into Waititi's films. Quick, sharp and full of wit, the dialogue remains intelligent throughout without having to resort to slapstick. Burst veins causing blood to spray, bat fights, werewolf clans and even the hierarchal structure of master and familiar. Traditional vampiric routines with a hint of edgy fun. Also liked the reference to other vampire films like 'The Lost Boys' and the horrifically terrible 'Twilight'. Did I laugh all the way through? No. Is it as funny as everyone claims it to be? Definitely not. Though the creativity in every scene makes the flick scarily entertaining. Waititi, Clement and Brugh have fang-tastic on screen chemistry. The costume design was authentic, heck even the visual effects were pretty decent considering the low budget. A nice short runtime results in a consistent pace that moves along rapidly. I would've liked to have seen more of a plot offered to keep me enthralled, but I appreciate the direction Waititi and Clement took. A fun intriguing look into the life of a vampire with plenty of comedic wit, albeit slightly overrated. Atleast I laughed at this, shows that I have more life than a vampire!

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MillieAgain

What huge surprise that we stumbled across this movie! So clever and original with so many scenes and lines remembered long after. One of the best comedies we have seen. Others have described the plot and characters, but all I can say is watch this wonderful film!

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