
What We Do in the Shadows(2014)
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.


“Eternity sucks”
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?

Taika Waititi
Viago

Jemaine Clement
Vulvus

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Nick

Stu Rutherford
Stu

Jonny Brugh
Deacon
What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires is a comedy, horror film released in 2005 exploring themes of friendship, vampire, new zealand, mockumentary, communal living, short film. Directed by Taika Waititi, it stars Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer. 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?
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