How to Laugh Out Loud with Vampires: A Review of What We Do in the Shadows

Dunia Film - How to Laugh Out Loud with Vampires: A Review of What We Do in the Shadows. Vampires are usually associated with horror, romance, or drama.

But what if they were also hilarious?

That's the premise of What We Do in the Shadows, a mockumentary film that follows the lives of four vampire flatmates in New Zealand.

The film is directed by and stars Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, the duo behind the comedy series Flight of the Conchords.

In this article, we will review the film and tell you why it's one of the funniest and most original vampire movies ever made.

The Plot of What We Do in the Shadows

The film is presented as a documentary made by a crew of human filmmakers who have been granted access to the vampires' home.

The crew follows the vampires as they deal with the mundane and hilarious challenges of being immortal creatures in the modern world. The vampires are:

• Viago (Taika Waititi), a 379-year-old dandy who is obsessed with cleanliness and etiquette.
• Vladislav (Jemaine Clement), a 862-year-old former tyrant who has lost his mojo after a humiliating defeat by his nemesis, The Beast.
• Deacon (Jonathan Brugh), a 183-year-old rebel who considers himself the coolest and sexiest vampire in the group.
• Petyr (Ben Fransham), an 8,000-year-old Nosferatu-like vampire who lives in the basement and rarely interacts with the others.

The film chronicles the vampires' adventures and misadventures, such as:

• Trying to get invited into nightclubs and finding fresh victims to feed on.
• Clashing with a rival gang of werewolves led by Rhys Darby.
• Meeting Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer), a new vampire who was accidentally turned by Petyr and who annoys the others with his bragging and ignorance of vampire rules.
• Befriending Stu (Stuart Rutherford), a human IT guy who teaches the vampires how to use modern technology.
• Preparing for the annual Unholy Masquerade, a secret gathering of supernatural beings.

The Humor of What We Do in the Shadows

What makes What We Do in the Shadows so funny is the contrast between the vampires' ancient and noble origins and their current pathetic and ridiculous situations.

The film is full of witty dialogue, clever references, and hilarious situations that poke fun at the vampire genre and its clichés. For example:

• The vampires have a chore wheel to decide who does the dishes, but they never do them because they don't like looking at their reflections in the mirror.
• The vampires have trouble dressing up for a night out because they can't see themselves in the mirror, so they have to draw sketches of each other or use a camera.
• The vampires have a hard time killing their prey because they are either too polite, too clumsy, or too squeamish. They also have to lay down newspapers or towels to avoid staining the carpets with blood.
• The vampires are constantly harassed by vampire hunters, who try to stake them, burn them, or expose them to sunlight. However, the hunters are often incompetent or unlucky, and end up killing themselves instead.

The film also features a lot of improvisation and ad-libbing from the actors, who have a great chemistry and timing. The film has a mockumentary style that adds to the realism and humor of the film.

The film uses handheld cameras, interviews, and confessions to create a documentary feel. The film also breaks the fourth wall and acknowledges the presence of the camera crew, who sometimes get involved in the action or become targets of the vampires.

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The Verdict on What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows is a brilliant and hilarious film that subverts and celebrates the vampire genre. It is a film that will make you laugh out loud and appreciate the creativity and talent of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement.

It is a film that you should definitely watch if you are a fan of comedy, horror, or vampires. It is a film that you will not regret watching, unless you are a vampire hunter...