What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
Who says being an undead creature of the night is easy? With that in mind, three ancient friends—centuries-old vampires Vulvus, the romantic and temperamental Lord Byron wannabe; Viago, the flamboyant 19th-century dandy; and Deacon, the rebellious 107-year-old youngster—invite a documentary crew to shed light on a vampire’s daily life. Starting from the fateful day of their eternal transformation, these modern-day blood-suckers don’t shy away from answering deeply personal questions about their quirky flatmate situation—after all, this is an interview, not just an excuse for a quick bite.Will we ever truly find out what vampires do in the shadows?
A sharp, deadpan mockumentary that reinvents vampire lore with wit and warmth, blending horror tropes and comedy in a fresh New Zealand package.
- Pioneered the horror-comedy mockumentary style, influencing genre hybrids like *Tucker & Dale* and *The Office*’s offbeat humor.
- Lovably flawed vampire characters subvert centuries of cinematic mythos—think *Nosferatu* meets *The Inbetweeners*.
- Practical effects and period costume design ground the absurdity in tactile reality, a treat for genre traditionalists.
- For fans of genre-savvy horror that’s less about scares, more about the existential tedium of eternal life with flatmates.
