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What We Do in the Shadows

Name: What We Do in the Shadows
Released: 2014

2014

A documentary crew follows four centuries-old vampires sharing a flat in Wellington as they bicker over chores, navigate nightlife, and mentor a newly turned member. A gloriously deadpan mockumentary comedy.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from New Zealand

This film is stop 3 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through New Zealand. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps New Zealand in the 196 country film challenge.