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.

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Diagonaldi

Very well executed

Janae Milner

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

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Ariella Broughton

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

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Skyler

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

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cryfenril-38465

Loved it. Anyone who can take not just one trope (vampires, oooo!) but TWO (mockumentaries! So 90s!) and make it fun is a winner in my book. From the awkward, tooth-baring grins of the first introductory shots, to the panicking werewolves trying to find the right tree or the combination for a padlock before the moon is up, this indy gem had me paying attention and chuckling the whole time. Yes, vampires are overdone. So what? This was a vampire movie we really haven't seen before, and that alone makes it special. Add in the quality of the humor and the decent visual effects, and it becomes more than special - it becomes (drum roll, please) A CANDIDATE FOR CULT CLASSIC STATUS. "Bat fight! Bat fight!" actually made me laugh out loud.If you're a fan of comedy, see this movie. If you're a fan of vampires, see this movie. If you're bored and want something unique, see this movie. And on, and on, and on. Just do yourself a favor and see it.

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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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iamzaneshaw

It's awkward funny, it's uncomfortable at times but in a good way and it's got that "casual funny" piece of scripting haha a solid mockumentary.

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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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