If you loved
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
You loved the way What We Do in the Shadows finds hilarity and profound humanity in the mundane struggles of immortal supernatural beings.
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The source
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Adaptation
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
If the vampire dynamics in What We Do in the Shadows intrigued you, this dark fantasy offers a more serious look at the rigid duties and legacies of ancient vampire Nobles.
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 by finding humor in the inevitable, often miserable reality of being a non-human entity.
Dead And Gone: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood)
Charlaine Harris · Book · 2009
Much like the Staten Island setting of What We Do in the Shadows, this story explores how supernatural creatures navigate modern human society and the complications of living among mortals.
Stone Tears
Victoria Frances · Book · 2005
This work mirrors the gothic aesthetic of What We Do in the Shadows, focusing on the romantic and dramatic side of vampire existence through a lush, artistic lens.
Films on the same thread
Interview with the Vampire
Film · 1994
The existential loneliness and centuries-long perspective explored here provide a dramatic, introspective foundation for the comedic vampire tropes perfected in What We Do in the Shadows.
Daybreakers
Michael Spierig · Film · 2010
This film presents a world where vampires have integrated into society, echoing the societal adaptation themes found in What We Do in the Shadows through a darker, dystopian lens.
Zombieland: Double Tap
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2019
The dysfunctional found family dynamic at the heart of What We Do in the Shadows is mirrored in this post-apocalyptic road trip, which balances horror elements with sharp comedic timing.
Hotel Transylvania
Genndy Tartakovsky · Film · 2012
This film translates the monster-focused premise of What We Do in the Shadows into a family-friendly setting, exploring the mundane domestic challenges faced by Dracula and his supernatural peers.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
The comedic spin on tragic local history in this podcast echoes the satirical tone used to examine the lives of the ancient vampires in What We Do in the Shadows.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the documentary style of What We Do in the Shadows, these first-hand accounts of the paranormal offer a similarly immersive, grounded approach to supernatural storytelling.
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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 a separate project from the 2014 movie of the same name. Both share the documentary-style format and focus on vampire life, but they feature different groups of vampires living in different locations.
What order should I watch the What We Do in the Shadows franchise?
There is no required viewing order for the What We Do in the Shadows franchise. You can start with the 2014 movie or the 2019 television series independently, as they are distinct stories within the same creative universe established by Jemaine Clement.
Does Wellington Paranormal connect to What We Do in the Shadows?
Wellington Paranormal is a 2018 television series that exists within the same creative world as the What We Do in the Shadows projects. It focuses on different characters and stories, but it shares the same documentary-style approach to the supernatural found in the other titles.
How long have the characters in What We Do in the Shadows been living together?
In the 2019 What We Do in the Shadows television series, the group of vampires has lived together in Staten Island for hundreds and hundreds of years. The show documents their nightly lives as they navigate existence in the modern world.