If you loved
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
What hooked you in What We Do in the Shadows is the absurd clash between mundane human existence and the bizarre supernatural.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
Adaptation
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
Much like the housemates in What We Do in the Shadows, these characters navigate the crushing weight of social alienation and the dry, biting humor of everyday existential dread.
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman · Book · 2016
Explores: Identity, Self-Discovery, Friendship.
If you enjoyed the fish-out-of-water perspective of What We Do in the Shadows, this story offers a similar focus on characters struggling to adapt to their complex supernatural environments.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Explores: isolation, sanity, female hysteria.
While more serious than What We Do in the Shadows, this classic captures the same unsettling atmosphere of living alongside the uncanny within the walls of a historic, haunted home.
New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
Explores: Forbidden Love, Supernatural Creatures, Self-Discovery.
This narrative explores the high-stakes dangers of vampire love, providing a starkly dramatic, earnest contrast to the ridiculous lifestyle depicted in the comedy What We Do in the Shadows.
Series on the same thread
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
Explores: Police Procedural, Supernatural Investigation, Monster of the Week.
Since this series features the same police officers from What We Do in the Shadows, you will recognize the perfect blend of deadpan mockumentary style and supernatural workplace bureaucracy.
Flight of the Conchords
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2007
Explores: Musician Life, Fish Out of Water, Cultural Differences.
Created by the same mind behind What We Do in the Shadows, this show delivers the same awkward, fish-out-of-water humor and dry wit applied to the lives of struggling musicians.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast mirrors the dark comedic sensibilities found in What We Do in the Shadows by finding humor in tragic circumstances through a lens of sharp, sociological observation and wit.
Zane and Heath: Unfiltered
Zane & Heath · Podcast · 2026
Explores: creator culture, friendship dynamics, candid storytelling.
The candid friendship dynamics and behind-the-scenes storytelling found here offer a contemporary, unscripted version of the roommate camaraderie and personality clashes that define What We Do in the Shadows.
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Common questions
Is the What We Do in the Shadows television series a direct continuation of the 2014 movie?
The 2019 What We Do in the Shadows television series is based on the 2014 film of the same name. While both projects explore the lives of vampire housemates, the television series features a different set of characters and a new location rather than acting as a direct plot sequel.
What order should I watch the What We Do in the Shadows franchise in?
It is best to start with the original 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie to understand the mockumentary style. After the film, you can watch the 2019 television series or the Wellington Paranormal spin-off, as both were developed by Jemaine Clement based on the original movie concept.
Is Wellington Paranormal related to the What We Do in the Shadows movie?
Yes, Wellington Paranormal is a television spin-off created by Jemaine Clement that exists within the same universe as the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film. It follows the police officers who were introduced during the events of the original movie as they investigate supernatural occurrences.
How long is the original What We Do in the Shadows movie?
The original What We Do in the Shadows movie, released in 2014 and directed by Jemaine Clement, has a runtime of approximately 86 minutes. This film serves as the primary source material for both the 2019 television series and the Wellington Paranormal spin-off.