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WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014) IS HILARIOUS!! MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching | Taika Waititi

2025-03-19 Entertainment
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THE FILM THAT LAUNCHED THE SERIES!! What We do In The Shadows Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects With Jermaine Clement in the MINECRAFT Movie with Jack Black we give you our What We Do in the Shadows Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! - Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects - Download the PrizePicks today at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REJECTS & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Join hosts Coy Jandreau and Andrew Gordon as they sink their fangs into the hilarious world of the 2014 comedy mockumentary, What We Do in the Shadows. Directed by Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), this cult favorite follows a group of eccentric vampire roommates in Wellington, New Zealand, as they navigate the absurd challenges of modern life while clinging to centuries-old traditions. Taika Waititi dazzles as the suave and quirky vampire Viago, infusing the film with his signature humor, along with Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords, Men in Black III) as the world-weary vampire Vladislav, Jonathan Brugh (Thor: Love and Thunder) as the rebellious Deacon, & Ben Fransham (Ash vs. Evil Dead, Time Bandits) rounds out the crew as the ancient & enigmatic Petyr. Coy & Andrew break down every iconic moment—from the mockumentary-style interviews that hilariously recontextualize vampire myths, to the absurd vampire council scenes and clever parodies of modern life that have made this film a perennial cult classic. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, join us for an in-depth reaction and review that celebrates every bite of this uniquely funny flick! #WhatWeDoInTheShadows #TaikaWaititi #JemaineClement #VampireComedy #Mockumentary #CultClassic #MovieReaction #ReactionReview #CoyJandreau #AndrewGordon #comedy #react #reaction #minecraft #minecraftmovie Zombieland Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/QIyV6UzAwus Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 4 Reaction: https://youtu.be/av8W9uQAwBM The Substance Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/o-2OTWz3sDI Late Night with the Devil Reaction: https://youtu.be/Nw2aiyV0HX4 Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Reaction: https://youtu.be/47MufGiln-0 0:00 Checking In! 2:50 What We Do in the Shadows Reaction 30:11 ACORNS 31:44 What We Do in the Shadows Movie Reaction 54:57 PRIZE PICKS 56:22 What We Do in the Shadows Review 1:10:33 Patron of the Day SHOUT OUT! Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9TdRZC0NvGLve0eNWmUjzs

Top Comments (10)

@jenfine 2025-03-19

Please acknowledge that Jemaine co-wrote and co-directed this. Poor Jemaine never gets credit anymore in their partnership, and he’s so talented.

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@CStheThird 2025-03-19

Stu is actually a real-life IT technician and a friend of Taika Waititi. He was not a professional actor and plays himself in the movie. He thought he just had a small role in the film but eventually became an important part of it😂

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@randyzochoa6358 2025-03-19

The two cops that inspect the house got their own spin-off called “Wellington Paranormal.” It ran for like 4-ish season and is hilarious. I recommend it.

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@SeaBiscuit2342 2025-03-19

I’m shocked that Jemaine Clement did not get the recognition he deserves. Man is a modern comedy legend at this point.

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@AnnMegFair 2025-03-19

Stu, if I recall correctly, was not actually intended to be a character in this. He does lighting and production, he's a friend of Taika Watiti's and was pretty much unaware that he was actually gonna be a character in this film. He's one of the guys who sort of invented the lighting technique they used in that slow-motion shot of the ride of the valkyries in Thor Ragnarok.

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@Bcs82 2025-03-19

Stu is also the guy responsible for the cool lighting effect that took place in the Valkyrie vs. Hela flashback scene in Thor: Ragnarok!!

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@Mrs.Garrison69 2025-03-19

My favorite bit is that the store clerk Nick scared is actually a vampire, he’s at the masquerade ball😂

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@jbearclowater 2025-03-19

This movie is so much fun, and you can tell the cast was having a great time. That scene with the cops going through the house hypnotized is one of the funniest things I've seen.

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@mattneff 2025-03-19

Supposedly most of the VFX budget was spent on removing the actors' reflections from reflective surfaces 😂

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