
What We Do in the Shadows
2014

Representation Score
Limited
2015
NRDirector
Brian James O'Connell
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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Bloodsucking Bastards primarily functions as a typical genre piece within the independent horror-comedy niche. While it employs a supernatural metaphor to satirize capitalist structures and predatory bosses, the narrative does not show intentional efforts towards progressive social shifts. The film heavily relies on traditional clichés, focusing on a male protagonist and his companion. This focus, combined with a lack of visible multi-layered depth, results in a narrow narrative scope. Ultimately, the work prioritizes its horror-comedy premise over complex representation, leaving significant gaps in LGBTQ+, racial, and disability-related storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on a traditional horror-comedy premise centered around workplace dynamics and supernatural elements.
The story centers on a male office worker and his male best friend, reflecting a conventional, male-centric perspective without challenging traditional gender roles.
The workplace setting does not provide any details about the racial or ethnic composition of the characters. There is no indication of a diverse cast.
The film uses a vampire metaphor to criticize predatory corporate hierarchies. However, it does not explore complex moral relativism or diverse cultural perspectives.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film. The story does not include any neurodivergent characters or disability-related narrative devices.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A down on his luck cubicle worker and his slacker best friend discover their new boss is a vampire who is turning their coworkers into the un-dead.

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