Wellington paranormal delivers new zealands newest comedy. What we do in the shadows is a vampire comedy worth. Dougray scott, saffron burrows, leo gregory new zealand s first vampire film. Jan, 2017 from the piano to once were warriors and the new smash hit hunt for the wilderpeople, new zealand is an emerging force in world cinema. A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle. Mar 27, 2019 yet the 2014 horror comedy film what we do in the shadows has become such a cultural touchstone that fx is launching a new tv series adaptation on march 27, to the delight of fans everywhere. Whether its an epic saga depicting savage wars between vampires and werewolves such as the underworld franchise, or an adaptation exploring the. He likes not getting burned by sunlight, cleaning, music and younger women. The recommendation service has sorted out vampire comedy, humorous, scary, cult film, semi serious and sexy films and tv shows about with vampire, supernatural, blood, coffin, transformation, female vampire, death, chase, danger and imaginary plots mostly in comedy, horror and fantasy genres shot in usa, uk, new zealand and other countries. What we do in the shadows is a vampire comedy about being stuck. Few modern sights are more tiresome than blood on fangs. Like the movie, the show follows a trio of vampires this time, they live on staten island as opposed to the new zealand of the films living together in a derelict old manor. In the spirit of such, we gladly present one list of the 9 best vampire movies on netflix.
The 5 best new zealand movie stars you need to know. Shadows sucks comedy from the everyday lives of vampires. What we do in the shadows is a vampire comedy worth sinking. Viago, deacon, and vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them. Famous outside of new zealand for being that new zealand film that won awards, whale rider showcases some of the north islands most stunning coastline, most notably whangara on the gisborne coastline, east coast of new zealand.
Wednesdays on fx is way too gloomy a title for a wickedly funny mockumentary about vampires in modernday new york. What we do in the shadows, starring jemaine clement. Feb, 2015 set in modernday wellington, new zealand the exterior of the vamps house is the headquarters of peter jacksons production company, this weird and witty spoof filters the routines of the. Here are the 20 best movies to feature vampiressome classic, some. Two kiwi friends, comedian jemaine clement and taika waititi who went on to helm the hunt for the wilderpeople and most recently thor.
So what a surprise to find in what we do in the shadows an inspired and funny vampire. Mar 14, 2014 thankfully, what we do in the shadows, the new vampire comedy from flight of the conchords principles jemaine clement and taika waititi, is a refreshing, laughoutloud funny picture. Ahead of the series return this wednesday, fx has released the firstlook featurette for the upcoming second season of taika waititi and jemaine clements hit vampire comedy series what we do. Word on the street says it was the best vampire mockumentary roommate comedy from new zealand at this years sundance. Vampire comedy what we do in the shadows to get sixepisode. There may have been another new zealandmade vampire movie or two, but i think its safe to say that there has never been a funnier one from anywhere on earth than what we do in the shadows, the new comic mockumentary about a quartet of the.
Taika waititis brilliant vampire comedy what we do in the shadows seems an odd choice at first to adapt into a tv series. And it comes from the films makers and stars, jemaine clement, best known for flight of the conchords, and his longtime comedy partner taika waititi, who became the unlikely director of marvels thor. Fx debuted the new vampire comedy from taika waititi and flight of the conchords jemaine clement at new york comic con 2018. When vampires arrive in new zealand, i guess youve got to admit that theyve done it.
What we do in the shadows ist eine neuseelandische. The new zealandmade art comedy what we do in the shadows is a bracing. Its directed and written by taika waititi and jemaine clement who also play viago and vladislav in the movie. Roman griffith david topbills the american comedy drama jojo rabbit, under the direction of taika.
Roman griffith david topbills the american comedydrama jojo rabbit, under the direction of taika. Cowriters and stars jemaine clement, left, and taika waititi, who also directed, flank ben fransham, who is definitely an actual horrifying vampire. What we do in the shadows started out as a new zealand vampire flick in 2014. Dracula type etc in a suburban house share in wellington, new zealand. The film also stars clement and waititi, along with jonathan brugh, ben fransham, cori gonzalezmacuer, stu rutherford, and jackie van beek. There you have it, the complete list of the top 10 examples of new zealands national cinema. What we do in the shadows is a 2014 new zealand mockumentary horror comedy film written.
They hooked up with flight of the conchords writer. Its based on the 2014 new zealand mockumentary movie of the same name that has become a cult, and occult, favorite. What we do in the shadows official trailer youtube. The movie is a mockumentary film that follows a small group of vampires that reside in wellington, new zealand, and how they live their lives. Apr 20, 2020 like the movie, the show follows a trio of vampires this time, they live on staten island as opposed to the new zealand of the films living together in a derelict old manor. Set in modernday wellington, new zealand the exterior of the vamps house is the headquarters of peter jacksons production company, this. The group is being followed around by a film crew who wants to record their everyday lives. The 10 best new zealand movies of all time page 2 taste.
Joey keogh january 21, 2016 no comments 477 views 0 likes it might surprise you to learn that new zealand isnt just the birthplace of gorehound peter jackson, or the island that doubles as middle earth from time to time. We meet the stars of tvnzs arresting new comedy wellington paranormal. There have been numerous films based on dracula, an 1897 gothic horror novel by irish author bram stoker. A look into the daily or rather, nightly lives of three vampires, whove lived together for over 100 years, on staten island. Wellingtons embassy theatre was drenched in fake blood last night to mark the wellington premiere of kiwi vampire comedy what we do in the shadows. The movie was written and directed by taika waititi and jemaine clement. According to waititi and clement their favourite vampire films were the lost boys, bram stokers dracula and interview with the vampire. What we do in the shadows season 2 featurette teases. Like the movie, the show follows a trio of vampires this time, they live on staten island as opposed to the new zealand of the films living. This is a list of feature films produced or filmed in new zealand, ordered by year of release.
The novel tells the story of draculas attempt to move from transylvania to england so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between dracula and. May 20, 2019 what we do in the shadows started out as a new zealand vampire flick in 2014. Yet the 2014 horrorcomedy film what we do in the shadows has become such a cultural touchstone that fx is launching a new tv series adaptation. What we do in the shadows tv show captures the original. Dec 29, 2014 what we do in the shadows is a new zealand horror comedy mockumentary about four vampires who share a house together. What we do in the shadows showrunner interview film. The recommendation service has sorted out vampire comedy, humorous, scary, cult film, semi serious and sexy films and tv shows about with vampire, supernatural, blood, coffin, transformation, female vampire, death, chase, danger and imaginary plots mostly in comedy, horror and fantasy genres shot in. Year given is date of principal photography rather than release. The comedy wednesday, 10 edtpdt is based on the pairs 2014 film, a mockumentary about a group of hapless vampires bringing their gothic outfits and bloodthirsty habits to. Aug 17, 2018 the best movies bend the rules of the vampire subgenre, as the vampire naturally offers itself up to a many interpretations. Also the only one, but regardless this still looks great.
Sep 30, 2016 the 2014 new zealand vampire comedy what we do in the shadows is to get a sixepisode spinoff tv show. What we do in the shadows is a vampire comedy about being. There may have been another new zealandmade vampire movie or two, but i think its safe to say that there has never been a funnier one from anywhere on earth than what we do in the shadows, the new comic mockumentary about a quartet of the undead who. Vampire comedy what we do in the shadows to get six. Fxs what we do in the shadows is a bloody hilarious new. The film has done well both locally and internationally, and has helped to shape a wider appreciation of new zealand comedy therefore deserving of an honourable mention on this list. Feb 05, 2015 when vampires arrive in new zealand, i guess youve got to admit that theyve done it.
With kayvan novak, matt berry, natasia demetriou, harvey guillen. The new zealandmade art comedy what we do in the shadows is a bracing reminder of how the right burst of energy and style breathes fresh ideas into a genre threatened with creative exhaustion. Aug, 2015 in the spirit of such, we gladly present one list of the 9 best vampire movies on netflix. I thought this movie would be lowbudget, with bad acting, and cheap thrills. It was during this time that australian cinema as a whole experienced a resurgence due to. Feb 23, 2020 wellingtons embassy theatre was drenched in fake blood last night to mark the wellington premiere of kiwi vampire comedy what we do in the shadows. The list contains the best, new and most relevant vampire comedy movies ordered by relevance. Vampire movies and shows on netflix to watch right now.
What we do in the shadows is a 2014 new zealand mockumentary horror comedy film written and directed by jemaine clement and taika waititi and the first installment in the what we do in the shadows franchise. There is no denying that hollywood has been fixated with the vampire genre over the past decade. What we do in the shadows is about a group of vampires trying to fit in with modernday society. The 2014 new zealand vampire comedy what we do in the shadows is to get a sixepisode spinoff tv show. The films initial opening, in new zealand in june of 2014, didnt make. What we do in the shadows season 2 featurette teases amazing. It introduced the character of count dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. Jan 21, 2016 5 kicka kiwi horrorcomedy movies to catch now. Nz vampire comedy what we do in the shadows in 2020. The new zealand made art comedy what we do in the shadows is a bracing reminder of how the right burst of energy and style breathes fresh ideas into a genre threatened with creative exhaustion.
Apr, 2020 fx has released the what we do in the shadows season 2 featurette for the upcoming return of taika waititi and jemaine clements hit vampire comedy series. Sep 17, 2019 taika waititis brilliant vampire comedy what we do in the shadows seems an odd choice at first to adapt into a tv series. Smarter, fresher, and funnier than a modern vampire movie has any right to be. What we do in the shadows was a funny vampire comedy that taika waititi and jemaine clement made in new zealand, but it made a splash worldwide. Mar 25, 2019 its based on the 2014 new zealand mockumentary movie of the same name that has become a cult, and occult, favorite. What we do in the shadows is a new zealand horror comedy mockumentary about four vampires who share a house together. Wednesdays on fx is way too gloomy a title for a wickedly funny mockumentary about vampires in modern. What we do in shadows 2014 a new zealand mockumentaryreality show about a bunch of vampires living together in a flat in wellington new zealands capital. With sam neill, julian dennison, rima te wiata, rachel house. Thankfully, what we do in the shadows, the new vampire comedy from flight of the conchords principles jemaine clement and taika waititi, is a refreshing, laughoutloud funny picture. May 20, 2015 mockumentaries are my fav genre of comedy.