What We Do in the Shadows


Flatmates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires who are just trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and sticking to the housework roster to trying to get invited in to nightclubs, they’re just like anyone else - except they’re immortal and must feast on human blood.

When their 8000 year-old flatmate Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster Nick, into a vampire, the guys must teach him the ropes and guide him through his new found eternal life. And in return they are forced to learn a thing or two about modern society, fashions, technology, and the internet. But it’s the introduction of Nick’s human friend, Stu, that really changes the vampire’s lives and attitudes towards the ever-changing world around them.

When Stu’s life is threatened, the vamps show us that maybe humans are worth fighting for, and that even though your heart may be cold and dead, it doesn’t mean you can’t feel anything.

CURRENT STATUS: 
Now On DVD
Flatmates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires who are just trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and sticking to the housework roster to trying to get invited in to nightclubs, they’re just like anyone else - except they’re immortal and must feast on human blood.

When their 8000 year-old flatmate Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster Nick, into a vampire, the guys must teach him the ropes and guide him through his new found eternal life. And in return they are forced to learn a thing or two about modern society, fashions, technology, and the internet. But it’s the introduction of Nick’s human friend, Stu, that really changes the vampire’s lives and attitudes towards the ever-changing world around them.

When Stu’s life is threatened, the vamps show us that maybe humans are worth fighting for, and that even though your heart may be cold and dead, it doesn’t mean you can’t feel anything.

CATEGORY
VampiresComedy

RELEASE DATE
May 5, 2015 (US)(VOD)
July 21, 2015 (US)(DVD)
CURRENT STATUS
Now On DVD
LANGUAGE
English
PRODUCED BY
Shadow Pictures
Defender Films
Unison Films
Two Canoes
MPAA RATING
N/A
DIRECTED BY
Taika Waititi
Jemaine Clement
WRITTEN BY
Taika Waititi
Jemaine Clement
STARRING
Jemaine Clement
Taika Waititi
Jonathan Brugh
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Stu Rutherford
Jackie Van Beek

PROJECT DETAILS
  • The Orchard has picked up U.S. digital, DVD and broadcast distribution rights, while Unison Films will handle the U.S. theatrical release. Funny or Die will handle marketing via its wide social media reach leading up to the film's release.
  • Alternate synopsis: Consider the living quarters of vampires and stodgy old castles in Transylvania might come to mind. But these aren’t your typical bloodsuckers. Viago (379 years old), Deacon (183 years old), Vladislav (862 years old), and Peter (8,000 years old) have chosen to share a flat in Wellington, New Zealand. Unfortunately for them, it’s hard to make new friends due to their constant thirst for blood. Without any mortal chums left to invite them in to all of the hip establishments around town, they’ve lost touch with the current social scene. Can these creatures of the night put aside their differences as roommates and adapt to modern society?
  • Writer/director's Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement also worked together on the indie comedy Eagle vs Shark in 2007.
  • Apparently the site Funny or Die will be lending its name to help promote the film, I.E. Funny or Die Presents type of credit essentially giving it their stamp of approval.
  • It's said that this is mockumentary.
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