What We Do in the Shadows: 101: Pilot (2019) — Screenplay
Three ancient vampires sharing a Staten Island flat face modern life in a mockumentary as they struggle to fit in and feed without drawing attention.
- Written by
- Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
- Studio
- FX Networks
- Length
- 39 pages
Study this pilot to see how Clement and Waititi transform a familiar horror trope into a rich comedic ensemble piece. The mockumentary format creates a dry, observational humor that lets character quirks shine, while the dialogue balances deadpan wit with heartfelt absurdity. Its structure also demonstrates how to establish a world and ensemble quickly without sacrificing joke density.
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