Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires living together in a house in New Zealand. All of them being at least several hundred years old, coping with modern life can be a challenge, but Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav attempt to blend in with normal humans. Sure their thirst for human blood sets them apart, but they still go out to nightclubs and bars during the night like everyone else. When Petyr, their 8,000 year-old flatmate, turns 20-something Nick into a vampire, the guys decide to help guide him through what it takes to be a vampire, learning a thing or two about contemporary culture along the way. Taika Waititi & Jemaine Clement's What We Do In The Shadows is an uproarious mockumentary that expertly toys with vampire tropes, delivering a truly hysterical experience. Not since Shaun of the Dead has a film so masterfully mocked a well-established horror genre, with What We Do In The Shadows creating a cast of truly memorable characters. Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are alll extremely enjoyable characters in their own right but how What We Do In The Shadows creates empathy for these three guys is what makes the film so fun. Born centuries ago, these three vampires are simply living in a time they can't hope to understand and the film takes advantage of this beautifully, with hilarity ensuing. What We Do In The Shadows is sure to appeal to anyone who is a fan of the vampire genre, delivering an intelligent parody that is one of the funniest films of the year.
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