8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Overview
A mockumentary comedy following four vampire roommates navigating modern life in Wellington, New Zealand. Directed by Taika Waititi and Thor Leodis, the film tracks Viago, Deacon, Vlad, and Petyr as they manage household dynamics, social isolation, and the arrival of a newly turned human named Nick. The ensemble cast plays centuries-old creatures grappling with contemporary mundanities—dating apps, flatmate chores, and staying inconspicuous in a small city—with deadpan humor and absurdist situations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
A mockumentary comedy following four vampire roommates navigating modern life in Wellington, New Zealand. Directed by Taika Waititi and Thor Leodis, the film tracks Viago, Deacon, Vlad, and Petyr as they manage household dynamics, social isolation, and the arrival of a newly turned human named Nick. The ensemble cast plays centuries-old creatures grappling with contemporary mundanities—dating apps, flatmate chores, and staying inconspicuous in a small city—with deadpan humor and absurdist situations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the comedic challenges of ancient vampires navigating modern society and their mundane housemate squabbles. Its narrative focuses on apolitical themes of adaptation and friendship, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The film's casting primarily features traditional representation, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral framing of traditional identities, offering no explicit critique of these aspects.
Secondary
The film depicts male vampire flatmates in long-term, intimate domestic relationships, which are presented as a normal aspect of their lives. These non-traditional dynamics are normalized within the narrative, contributing to the film's comedic tone without being the source of mockery or judgment. The portrayal is incidental, neither explicitly affirming nor denigrating queer-coded relationships.
The film centers on a chosen family of ancient vampires cohabiting, highlighting their non-traditional living arrangements and interpersonal dynamics. It normalizes alternative family structures and fluid social roles.
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary that chronicles the anachronistic struggles of vampire flatmates navigating modern life. The story centers on their supernatural existence, mundane chores, and interactions with humans and other mythical beings. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its comedic horror framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) is an original film that introduces its own unique cast of characters. There are no instances where a character, previously established in source material or history as one gender, is portrayed on screen as a different gender. All characters are new creations for this specific production.
The characters in this film are original creations for the production. There are no pre-existing roles with established racial identities that have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.6
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