Review of What We Do in the Shadows (2014) by Spangle — 16 Mar 2016
What We Do in the Shadows is a very entertaining and, at times, quite funny film. However, it is never really as funny as it thinks it is or should be. Beyond this, it is well done and authentic as a mockumentary, in spite of its absurdist plot.
The acting is quite good, even though I was completely unfamiliar with the cast. This fact may have actually helped with the immersion, since I truly believed these people were vampires for the duration of the film.
Additionally, the concept is quite good and really interesting. Never drifting into stupid territory as so many vampire flicks do, What We Do in the Shadows effectively covers its classic horror film tropes.
However, the film just feels like it is missing something. A crucial piece, I cannot identify what it is, but the film feels slightly incomplete. Regardless, the film is still pretty funny, unique, and compelling, which makes the film more than worth your time.
This review of What We Do in the Shadows (2014) was written by Spangle on 16 Mar 2016.
What We Do in the Shadows has generally received very positive reviews.
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