Where to start
What We Do in the Shadows
3 versions · originally a film, 2014
This franchise reimagines classic supernatural horror tropes through the mundane, hilarious lens of a deadpan mockumentary style.
✦ Most fans start here
What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
The original movie
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
The 2014 movie What We Do in the Shadows serves as the original blueprint, establishing the dry, grounded comedic tone of vampire life in a shared Wellington flat.
2018 series
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
Wellington Paranormal (2018) shifts the focus from vampires to the police officers who investigate the supernatural, offering a procedural take on the franchise's established comedic world.
2019 series
✦ Start hereWhat We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
What We Do in the Shadows (2019) is a television adaptation that expands the mockumentary premise to an ensemble of vampires living in modern-day Staten Island with heightened comedic energy.
Common questions
Is the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie related to the 2019 television series?
The 2019 What We Do in the Shadows television series is based on the 2014 film of the same name. Both projects share the same mockumentary style and creative origins, though they feature different sets of vampire characters living in different locations.
Should I watch the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie before the 2019 series?
You do not need to watch the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie to understand the 2019 television series. While they exist in the same creative universe, the series functions as an independent story with its own characters and unique plot lines.
How is Wellington Paranormal connected to What We Do in the Shadows?
Wellington Paranormal is a spin-off television series created in 2018. It follows the police officers who were introduced in the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie as they investigate supernatural occurrences in New Zealand, maintaining the mockumentary tone established in the original film.
What order should I watch the What We Do in the Shadows projects?
There is no required viewing order for these titles. You can start with the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows movie, the 2019 television series, or the 2018 Wellington Paranormal spin-off, as each production stands alone while sharing the same comedic mockumentary style.