What We Do in the Shadows is a 2019 American comedy fantasy horror film series created by Jemaine Clement. The film premiered on movie platforms on March 26, 2019.
The series uses a mockumentary format to depict the lives of four vampires living together in a house on Staten Island, New York. They try to adapt to the modern world while striving to conquer America, but often encounter comical obstacles and setbacks.
The series follows the daily lives of vampires Nandor, Laszlo, Nadia, and Colin Robinson, as well as their human assistant Guillermo. Nandor is a former Ottoman military commander, Laszlo and Nadia have been married for centuries, and Colin is an energy vampire who feeds on people's energy through boring conversations. Guillermo, who dreams of becoming a vampire, serves his masters faithfully, but over time he discovers that he is a descendant of Van Helsing and possesses the abilities of a vampire hunter.
Over the course of six seasons, the characters face a variety of challenges: from attempts to integrate into the local community, through conflicts with other supernatural beings, to internal disagreements and personal crises. The series skillfully combines humor with elements of horror, parodying traditional vampire clichés and presenting the characters in absurd and often ridiculous situations.
„What We Do in the Shadows features original humor, strong performances, and a fresh take on the vampire genre. The series has received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Emmy nominations. With its unique style and memorable characters, it has established itself as one of the most notable comedy shows of the last decade.
