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What We Do in the Shadows Filming Locations

2019 TV Show

A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.

Filming Locations Map 4 locations

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Toronto City Hall, 100, Queen Street West, Yonge-Bay Corridor, Spadinaβ€”Fort York, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M5H 2N2, Canada
📍 Toronto filming locations
Unorganized North Cochrane, Cochrane District, Northeastern Ontario, Ontario, Canada
450, Pape Avenue, North Riverdale, Torontoβ€”Danforth, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M4K 1B9, Canada
Scene: (Vampire residence exterior)
📍 Toronto filming locations

The deadpan mockumentary about vampire roommates, set on Staten Island, was filmed in Toronto, Canada.

Where was What We Do in the Shadows filmed?

What We Do in the Shadows was filmed in Toronto, Canada.

Every What We Do in the Shadows location, explained

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Staten Island – Toronto

The vampires’ world used Toronto, Ontario.

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The mansion – Toronto

The vampires’ house used a grand home in Toronto.

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The studios – Ontario

Interiors were built at studios around Toronto.

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Vampire roommates

The story follows vampires sharing a house.

Planning a visit

Toronto – the show’s real home – is an accessible city.

What We Do in the Shadows Fun Facts

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Staten Island filmed in Toronto The New York-set show was made in Toronto.
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Based on a film It spins off from the hit mockumentary movie.
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Vampire housemates The story follows vampires living together.
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A deadpan comedy The show is filmed like a documentary.
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An award winner The comedy earned wide acclaim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was What We Do in the Shadows filmed?
In Toronto, Canada.
Is it set in Toronto?
No – it’s set on Staten Island, filmed in Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Toronto is accessible.
Is it based on a film?
Yes – the mockumentary movie.
When did it start?
2019.