Film Snail

7.6

What We Do in the Shadows

R·2014·86m

Comedy

Horror

Comedy

Horror

Summary

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Cast

Jemaine Clement

Vladislav

Taika Waititi

Viago

Jonny Brugh

Deacon

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

Nick

Stu Rutherford

Stu

Ben Fransham

Petyr

Jackie van Beek

Jackie

Elena Stejko

Pauline (The Beast)

Jason Hoyte

Julian

Karen O'Leary

Policewoman

Mike Minogue

Policeman

Chelsie Preston Crayford

Josephine

Ian Harcourt

Zombie

Ethel Robinson

Katherine

Brad Harding

Vampire Hunter

Isaac Heron

Fix Attendant

Yvette Parsons

Vampire Witch / MC

Madeleine Sami

Morana

Aaron Jackson

Club Bouncer

Morgana Hills

Child Vampire

Morag Hills

Child Vampire

Frank Habicht

Phillip

Moose Kapua

Big Kumara Bouncer

Denis Welch

Hypnotised Man / Vladislav's Victim

Mario Gaoa

Bouncer Richie

Kura Forrester

Viago's Victim

Luke Bonjers

Vladislav's Victim

Rhys Darby

Anton - Werewolf

Simon Vincent

Dion - Werewolf

Cohen Holloway

Clifton - Werewolf

Duncan Sarkies

Declan - Werewolf

Nathan Meister

Nathan M - Werewolf

Tanemahuta Gray

Nathan G - Werewolf

Nathan Gray

Nathan G - Werewolf

Ruby Vincent

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Jaxon Cook

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Matthew Harvey-White

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Matt Dravitzki

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Roland Hunter

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Stan Alley

WW2 Nazi Vampire

Lucy Marinkavich

Succubus

Melanie Hamilton

Succubus

Ana Flaherty

Succubus

Aaron Lewis

Zombie

Belle Gwilliam

Zombie

Rodney Cook

Mauled Cameraman (Dave)

Jennifer Martin

Tracy (uncredited)

Emma Draper

Beth (uncredited)

Natalie Crane

Boogie Wonderland Girl (uncredited)

Emma Smith

Dancer (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

Taika Waititi

Director, Writer

Jemaine Clement

Reviews

Rangan

July 14, 2016

> The video document of the life of the vampires.

A documentary style horror comedy based on the short film of the same name by the same directors. I would say it is an interview with the vampires in the Kiwi style. The film follows a group of vampires living in an old mansion and their everyday routine, including how they manage to get blood and confrontation with other mutants are documented.

Definitely a wonderful comedy, but feels like a mix of 'Dark Shadows' and 'Addams Family'. The title implies the nightlife of these creatures, especially adapting the modern way of lifestyle. So their exploration begins here for their video document. Being different is how much struggle is what the film focused. Threats from various quarters and getting over from every disastrous event is revealed.

Quite an interesting vampire film with the awesome characters and of course the entire film was shot in the dark time. It is not a cliché, but just a spoof of the typical vampire theme. Cleverly written screenplay and direction with the well supported performances. Looks like many people had loved it, I'm slightly on the different side that I enjoyed watching it but did not like much. Because I have seen better film in the similar concept. So I still recommend it because it is worth a watch.

6/10