What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
dir. Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement
New Zealand, 2014 - 86
A hilarious horror comedy and mockumentary in one. A trio of friends from New Zealand have known one another quite a long time. Vladislav is 862 years old, Viago is 379, and Deacon 183. There's also Peter who's 8,000 years old. All four are old-fashioned vampires living in Wellington and trying to adjust to life in the 21st century. The camera follows them as they do their daily chores, talk, squabble and reminisce about events from centuries ago. The vampires keep to themselves, only venturing out at night to clubs in search of fresh human blood. They also hold unending conversations on the differences between humans and the undead. Following their daily routine, we find that even though your heart may be cold and dead, it doesn't mean you can't feel anything…
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