What We Do in the Shadows
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Why it matters
A deadpan mockumentary that reinvents vampire lore by blending dry humor with undead domesticity.
- Inventive fusion of horror and comedy that honors vampire mythology without reverence or parody, carving its own quirky niche.
- Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s sharp writing and naturalistic performances turn bloodsuckers into relatable misfits.
- For fans of character-driven horror satire—think The Office meets Nosferatu with a dash of The Lost Boys nostalgia.
- Understated scares punctuate the laughs, grounding the absurdity in genuine genre affection and occasional eerie moments.
Directors
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
73
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
28
Survival
50
Found FootageMockumentaryVampireWerewolfZombie
