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Random Birb: What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows
Starring: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, and Jonathan Brugh
Directed By: Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi
US Release Date: February 13th, 2015
My First Viewing: January 5th, 2018
Image Credit: Amazon.com

 What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary that follows the lives of vampires Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav as they go about their daily lives leading up until the annual Undead Masquerade. However, it is much more than not wearing silver, drinking blood, and staying out of the sunlight. They lead lives much like any normal person. They share a flat, fight about chores, and deal with personal conflicts, like lost love and the newly created vampire who can't keep his secret to himself.   

 This is a very funny film if you enjoy more of a subtle comedy. The humor lies in how the vampires deal with things that come up in their everyday life, just elevated to a whole other level. This is a film I thoroughly enjoyed, even though it was not something I would consider your typical comedy. It is a relatively short 85 minutes, but you'll want to watch the credits until the very end.

 What are your thoughts on the movie? Please comment below, and as always, keep it cordial. 

What We Do in the Shadows is rated R for bloody violence and language.
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