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What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Directed by Jemaine Clement•1h 26m•Published Jan 14, 2025•Episode length 2h 21m
Episode 261 - What We Do In The Shadows
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Jemaine Clement
Jemaine Clement
Vladislav
Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi
Viago
Jonny Brugh
Jonny Brugh
Deacon
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Nick
Stu Rutherford
Stu Rutherford
Stu
Ben Fransham
Ben Fransham
Petyr
Jackie van Beek
Jackie van Beek
Jackie
Elena Stejko
Elena Stejko
Pauline (The Beast)
Jason Hoyte
Jason Hoyte
Julian
Karen O'Leary
Karen O'Leary
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Overview

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

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"We're werewolves, not swearwolves!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (Liam & B-Tech Kev weren't invited in) – as we're heading to Wellington, New Zealand, to explore the undead hilarity of What We Do in the Shadows . We're sharpening our fangs and settling the house chores in our 261…

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"We're werewolves, not swearwolves!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (Liam & B-Tech Kev weren't invited in) – as we're heading to Wellington, New Zealand, to explore the undead hilarity of What We Do in the Shadows.  We're sharpening our fangs and settling the house chores in our 261st episode as we discuss:

  • The brilliance of blending mockumentary style with supernatural comedy.
  • How this film made vampires (and werewolves) relatable, if not downright hilarious.
  • The dynamics between Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Nick as they navigate immortal roommate drama.
  • How the film's entire identity centers around the juxtaposition of the fantastic and the mundane
  • The art of creating low-budget effects that still pack a punch.
  • Whether What We Do in the Shadows is the Best Film Ever.

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