What We Do in the Shadows
“Some interviews with some vampires.”
Synopsis
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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What We Do in the Shadows Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-18
Top Cast
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Jemaine Clement
Vladislav
Taika Waititi
Viago
Jonny Brugh
Deacon
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Nick
Stu Rutherford
Stu
Ben Fransham
Petyr
Jackie van Beek
Jackie
Elena Stejko
Pauline (The Beast)
Jason Hoyte
Julian
Karen O'Leary
Policewoman
Mike Minogue
Policeman
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Josephine
Ian Harcourt
Zombie
Ethel Robinson
Katherine
Brad Harding
Vampire Hunter
Isaac Heron
Fix Attendant
Yvette Parsons
Vampire Witch / MC
Madeleine Sami
Morana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International FIlm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.94x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
- Original Title
- What We Do in the Shadows
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Unison Films, Defender Films, Funny or Die, New Zealand Film Commission, Resnick Interactive Development
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Richard Bluck, DJ Stipsen
Tom Eagles, Yana Gorskaya, Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
Emanuel Michael, Taika Waititi, Chelsea Winstanley
Department Leadership Roster
Jemaine Clement
Director
Taika Waititi
Director
Jemaine Clement
Writer
Taika Waititi
Writer
Emanuel Michael
Producer
Taika Waititi
Producer
Chelsea Winstanley
Producer
Richard Bluck
Director of Photography
DJ Stipsen
Director of Photography
Tom Eagles
Editor
Yana Gorskaya
Editor
Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
Editor
Ra Vincent
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What We Do in the Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What We Do in the Shadows about?
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Who directed What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows was directed by Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi.
Who stars in What We Do in the Shadows?
The principal cast of What We Do in the Shadows includes Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonny Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Stu Rutherford.
When was What We Do in the Shadows released and how long is it?
What We Do in the Shadows was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $6.3M at the worldwide box office (3.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).