Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 3m 21s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (42s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:15:23 - 00:15:45] Brief scene with sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
- 🟡 40/100 [00:32:10 - 00:32:30] Implied sexual activity with humorous context.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (38s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:35] Characters consume alcohol in a social setting.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:10:05 - 01:10:20] Brief mention of drug use in a comedic context.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (1m 48s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:30] Graphic vampire attack with blood and biting.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:25:40 - 00:26:15] Comedic but violent fight scene with blood.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:05:22 - 01:06:10] Intense vampire battle with gore and bloodshed.
Strong Language: 🟡 65/100 (13s)
- 🟡 60/100 [00:08:12 - 00:08:15] Use of strong language in a comedic context.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:22:45 - 00:22:50] Multiple instances of strong language in dialogue.
- 🟡 65/100 [00:50:30 - 00:50:35] Use of strong language in an argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the premise of the movie 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
A: 'What We Do in the Shadows' is a mockumentary-style comedy that follows the lives of four vampire roommates—Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Petyr—living in modern-day Wellington, New Zealand. The film humorously explores their daily struggles, from paying rent to dealing with modern technology, while also trying to maintain their vampire traditions.
A: 'What We Do in the Shadows' is a mockumentary-style comedy that follows the lives of four vampire roommates—Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Petyr—living in modern-day Wellington, New Zealand. The film humorously explores their daily struggles, from paying rent to dealing with modern technology, while also trying to maintain their vampire traditions.
Q: Who directed and starred in 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
A: The movie was co-directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, who also star in the film as Viago and Vladislav, respectively. Taika Waititi plays Viago, a fussy and polite vampire, while Jemaine Clement portrays Vladislav, a more traditional and brooding vampire. Cori Gonzalez-Macuer also appears as Nick, a newly turned vampire.
A: The movie was co-directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, who also star in the film as Viago and Vladislav, respectively. Taika Waititi plays Viago, a fussy and polite vampire, while Jemaine Clement portrays Vladislav, a more traditional and brooding vampire. Cori Gonzalez-Macuer also appears as Nick, a newly turned vampire.
Q: Is 'What We Do in the Shadows' a horror movie or a comedy?
A: 'What We Do in the Shadows' is primarily a comedy, blending mockumentary-style humor with vampire lore. While it features some horror elements typical of vampire films, the tone is lighthearted and satirical, focusing on the absurdity of the vampires' everyday lives.
A: 'What We Do in the Shadows' is primarily a comedy, blending mockumentary-style humor with vampire lore. While it features some horror elements typical of vampire films, the tone is lighthearted and satirical, focusing on the absurdity of the vampires' everyday lives.
Q: Are there any spin-offs or sequels to 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
A: Yes, the success of the 2014 film led to a television series of the same name, which premiered in 2019. The TV series follows a different group of vampires living in Staten Island, New York, but maintains the same mockumentary style and comedic tone. There is also a spin-off film titled 'Wellington Paranormal,' which focuses on the police officers who briefly appear in the original movie.
A: Yes, the success of the 2014 film led to a television series of the same name, which premiered in 2019. The TV series follows a different group of vampires living in Staten Island, New York, but maintains the same mockumentary style and comedic tone. There is also a spin-off film titled 'Wellington Paranormal,' which focuses on the police officers who briefly appear in the original movie.
Q: What makes 'What We Do in the Shadows' unique compared to other vampire movies?
A: The film stands out for its mockumentary format, blending the mundane with the supernatural in a way that is both hilarious and relatable. Instead of focusing on traditional vampire tropes like horror or romance, it explores the everyday challenges of being a vampire in the modern world, making it a fresh and original take on the genre.
A: The film stands out for its mockumentary format, blending the mundane with the supernatural in a way that is both hilarious and relatable. Instead of focusing on traditional vampire tropes like horror or romance, it explores the everyday challenges of being a vampire in the modern world, making it a fresh and original take on the genre.
