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What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows

June 19, 2014· 1h 26m
Cinemagraphs Score7.6

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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21 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Vampires attend the annual undead ball where Vladislav meets the Beast

8.9at 1h 08m
Lowest Moment

Vampire hunter kills Petyr with sunlight after Nick's careless revelation

6.8at 59m
Biggest Swing

The film dips during Petyr's death sequence but immediately rebounds with the beloved Unholy Masquerade ball sequence.

Critics consistently praised the film's fresh take on vampire comedy, with particular love for the domestic humor and character chemistry. While some noted the episodic structure and low-key humor might not appeal to all audiences, the majority found it consistently funny with standout sequences like Stu's introduction and the vampire ball. The film maintains strong comedic momentum throughout most of its runtime, only briefly dipping during more serious plot consequences.

21 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb
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Documentary crew meets the four vampire housemates in Wellington
5.0
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Viago, Vladislav and Deacon show their daily supernatural household struggles
5.0
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Nick escapes the vampires but gets caught and turned by Petyr
5.0
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Nick brings human friend Stu who bonds with all the vampires
5.0
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Vampire hunter kills Petyr with sunlight after Nick's careless revelation⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Vampires attend the annual undead ball where Vladislav meets the Beast⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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The group encounters werewolves who attack and transform Stu
5.0
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Stu returns as werewolf while Viago reunites with elderly Katherine
5.0
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