Synopsis
Housemates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires who are trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and doing housework to trying to get invited into nightclubs, they’re just like anyone else - except they’re immortal and must feast on human blood. When their 8000 year-old roommate Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster Nick, into a vampire, the guys must guide him through his newfound eternal life. In return, they are forced to learn a thing or two about modern society, fashion, technology, and the internet. But it’s the introduction of Nick’s human friend, Stu, that really changes the vampires’ lives and attitudes towards the world around them. When Stu’s life is threatened, the vampires discover that humans are worth fighting for, and that even though a heart may be cold and dead, it can still have feelings.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $83,555 (2.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 42.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/144 max. theaters, 7.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,654,438 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) | 7,373 | $3,469,224 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,110 | $4,659,899 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,687 | $8,129,123 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 701-800) | 737 | $3,469,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,491 | $3,469,224 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,238 | $4,659,899 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,745 | $8,129,123 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,812 | $3,469,224 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,761 | $4,659,899 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,706 | $8,129,123 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 13th, 2015 (Limited) by Unison/Paladin |
| International Releases: | June 19th, 2014 (Wide) (New Zealand)
September 5th, 2014 (Wide), released as What We Do In The Shadows (Australia) October 30th, 2014 (Wide) (Germany) April 17th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) June 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Taiwan) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | May 5th, 2015 by The Orchard |
| MPAA Rating: | R for bloody violent content, some sexual material and language. (Rating bulletin 2372, 5/6/2015) |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Hunt for the Wilderpeople Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Monster, Vampire, Werewolf, Zombies, Mockumentary, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Director Remaking Their Own Movie, Remake, Horror Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Short Film |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Shadows |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand |
| Languages: | English, German |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2015 Theater Average | 17 | $41,778 | Feb 13, 2015 | 3 |