What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Vampire housemates navigate modern life's absurdities with darkly comic wit and whimsical, undead charm.
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
How intense is What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What What We Do in the Shadows feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicabsurdistwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream What We Do in the Shadows
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Is What We Do in the Shadows for you?
Is What We Do in the Shadows scary?
Only a little. What We Do in the Shadows has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is What We Do in the Shadows gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is What We Do in the Shadows sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is What We Do in the Shadows OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does What We Do in the Shadows have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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