"What We Do in the Shadows" is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentary horror comedy film written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The film follows the lives of Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav, three flatmates who are vampires living together in a flat in Wellington. The plot of the film concerns several vampires who live together in a flat in Wellington and their struggles with modern life, such as paying rent and keeping up with the chore wheel. When one of the vampires introduces his human friend to his vampire friends, chaos ensues. The film is known for its comedic variety and has received critical acclaim. "What We Do in the Shadows" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014 and was released theatrically on August 18, 2014. The film earned $6.9 million on a $1.6 million budget.