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Mature (M)
Horror themes, violence, sexual references and coarse language
Mature (M)Mature (M)

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Poster image for WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2014
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Horror themes, violence, sexual references and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
86 minutes
Director/Creator
TAIKA WAITITI / JEMAINE CLEMENT
Producer
TAIKA WAITITI / CHELSEA WINSTANLEY / EMANUEL MICHAEL
Production company
SHADOW PICTURES / DEFENDER FILMS / UNISON FILMS / TWO CANOES
Country of origin
NEW ZEALAND
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT
File number
T14/1796
Classification number
262898
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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