If you loved
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
What hooked you in What We Do in the Shadows was the way supernatural entities grapple with the mundane friction of cohabitation.
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Adaptation
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
Adaptation
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
If you enjoyed the vampire lore in What We Do in the Shadows, this tale offers a darker, more serious perspective on the eternal struggle between humans and ancient monsters.
All My Friends Are Dead
Avery Monsen, Jory John · Book · 2013
This book captures the same dry, existential wit found in What We Do in the Shadows, highlighting the inherent absurdity of mortality through a series of darkly humorous, ironic vignettes.
It Came from Beneath the Sink!
R. L. Stine · Book · 2003
Much like the housemates in What We Do in the Shadows, the characters here must navigate the strange and often inconvenient realities of sharing their living space with a supernatural entity.
Remains
Steve Niles · Book · 2004
This story mirrors the survivalist tension of What We Do in the Shadows by placing its characters in a confined, dangerous environment where the undead are an unavoidable part of life.
Series on the same thread
Being Human
Toby Whithouse · Series · 2009
Fans of What We Do in the Shadows will appreciate this series, as it focuses on the internal and external conflicts that arise when supernatural beings attempt to live together as roommates.
Ghosts
Mathew Baynton · Series · 2019
This series shares the premise of What We Do in the Shadows, centering on the comedic friction that occurs when living people unexpectedly share their home with a group of ghosts.
Ghosts
Series · 2021
Just as the vampires in What We Do in the Shadows struggle with modern living, the protagonists here face the chaotic reality of maintaining a home alongside a group of resident spirits.
Podcasts on the same thread
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
This podcast channels the specific blend of macabre interest and humor found in What We Do in the Shadows, treating dark subjects with a conversational and lighthearted approach to storytelling.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
If you loved the deadpan commentary in What We Do in the Shadows, you will enjoy how these hosts apply a comedic lens to the grim reality of tragic, real-world crimes.
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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 by Jemaine Clement. While they share the same mockumentary style and premise involving vampire housemates coping with modern life, the series features a different set of characters and a new setting.
What order should I watch the What We Do in the Shadows franchise in?
You should begin with the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie to understand the original premise. Afterward, you can watch the 2019 television series or Wellington Paranormal, as both are spin-offs that expand upon the universe established in the original film.
How does Wellington Paranormal relate to What We Do in the Shadows?
Wellington Paranormal is a spin-off series released in 2018. It focuses on the supernatural investigations conducted by the police officers introduced in the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie, shifting the perspective from the vampire housemates to the paranormal activities occurring in their city.
Should I watch the original What We Do in the Shadows movie before the television show?
Watching the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie first is recommended. It introduces the mockumentary format and the core concepts of vampire life used in the 2019 television series, providing necessary context for the humor and tone found throughout the franchise.