What We Do in the Shadows

In this episode, Greg and Susan have some vampy fun talking about 2014's "What We Do in the Shadows" by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Susan is all in on Greg's pick as it ticks off all the boxes for her: it's a mockumentary, it has quirky and dark humor, and it features New Zealanders and vampires. After Susan attempts to use vampiric hypnosis on the audience, the two discuss the movie's humor and talented cast, which features Clement, Waititi, Johnathan Brugh, Ben Frensham, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Stu Rutherford, Jacki van Beek, and Rhys Darby.

The two share trivia about the film's origins and influences as well as point out the finer details that make up the film's aesthetic.

Sources referenced in this episode:

How Taika Waititi, Paul Simms Found the Comedy-Gore Balance in ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-podcast-taika-waititi-paul-simms-1203168466/

What We Do in the Shadow: Some Interviews with Some Vampires https://youtu.be/AB4ERbk0EVY

A Vampires Guide to Wellington: https://youtu.be/WGvyjKLLnp4

Behind the Lid: The Wellington Sign: https://youtu.be/YKRdjHWkXeI

Taika Waititi Explains Why He Bailed On Writing ‘Moana’ https://theplaylist.net/taika-waititi-writing-moana-20171106/