what we do in the shadows

What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentary comedy film written, directed and starring Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The film follows four vampires who live together in Wellington and chronicles their everyday experiences as well as their struggles with modern life and the vampire lifestyle.

The four vampires—Viago (Clement), Vladislav (Waititi), Deacon (Jonathan Brugh) and Petyr (Ben Fransham)—are all hundreds of years old. They are all different types of vampires with different abilities, such as being able to transform into bats or having heightened strength. Each vampire has their own unique look, style and mannerisms, which adds to the comedy of the film.

The film follows the vampires as they interact with the human world, trying to fit in and follow the vampire rules. They go on awkward dates, attend vampire council meetings, and fight with werewolves. What We Do in the Shadows is a hilarious and heartwarming look at the vampire lifestyle, as well as a clever commentary on modern life.