What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
Ancient vampires navigate modern Staten Island, their nightly squabbles and absurd antics captured in a witty, campy mockumentary.
A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
How intense is What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows has 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 TV-MA.
What What We Do in the Shadows feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampydarkly comicabsurdist
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream What We Do in the Shadows
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is What We Do in the Shadows scary?
No. What We Do in the Shadows is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
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 TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows is streaming on Hulu.
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