9 Fictional Locations The Vampires Should Visit

The fourth season of What We Do In The Shadows has recently been released, following the aftermath of the cliffhanger end of season 3. The show has been quite New York-centric since season 1, but with the trip to Atlantic City, and Nadja and Nandor having just returned from their own travels, the idea that the vampires could be traveling across the world is exciting.

A range of mythological locations could be used as interesting jumping-off points for new narratives to unfold, allowing folklore and legend to be expanded upon further in this universe while revealing something new about these characters. Plus, in true What We Do In The Shadows fashion, there may be chances for some meta, genre-bending humor from these locations.

The Original House

It may not be a location from folklore, but in the What We Do In The Shadows universe, everything started with the house of the three original housemates in the movie. Located in New Zealand, fans were introduced to this documentary style and the vampires themselves through an especially creepy house.

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If the vampires of the current show are going to be globe-trotting in the future of the franchise, then it seems like an oversight for the group not to go to New Zealand at some stage, both to face off against the paranormal unit located there and to briefly live within the classic home.

Atlantis

Atlantis has been portrayed within a fantasy context plenty of times on screen, but seeing a mockumentary deal with the lost city beneath the sea would be an intriguing challenge to tackle. What We Do In The Shadows has been known for twisting traditional legend and fans have a certain view of Atlantis in their mind.

With a gothic twist, the FX series could very quickly morph, to fit with the bizarre world of the series. Atlanteans could be terrifying monstrous merfolk for instance, especially as the mythological sirens have already been featured in the show.

Camelot

The latest season may have kicked off but fans have some burning questions about What We Do In The Shadows’ season 4, but one curiosity extends to how much of the lore that audiences know in the real world, is actually real. For instance, the Knights of the Round Table could have once existed in history.

If Arthurian legend was real, then these immortal vampires would possibly know where the remnants of Camelot are kept. If the show was ever to do a flashback episode to their earlier lives, it would be fascinating to see a variation of the castle and kingdom introduced.

Wuthering Heights

While it may be based upon real-world locations, there’s something quite haunting about Wuthering Heights, which has fascinated audiences in projects inspired by Emily Brontë’s work. As Laszlo’s homeland and Nadja having spent a year in London, England appears to be one of the main locations that What We Do In The Shadows could explore in the future.

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When looking at the gothic aspects of the series, there would be something fantastic about paying homage to this brilliant piece of work. Perhaps Heathcliff somehow is still roaming the halls, with Cathy’s ghost tapping at the window like in the Kate Bush song.

Dracula’s Castle

Count Dracula’s castle is surely a place of holy worship for other vampires, considering he is one of the most famous blood-suckers of all time. There is an incredible structure in the real world that is considered to be Dracula’s castle, although the FX show might change that.

The group is fascinated by their own history and would be thrilled to be in such an important location within their timeline. They might even want to take up residence there, but it is more than likely that Dracula is still around and could cause a threat to these hapless vampires. Worse still, he could perhaps detect his arch-nemesis via the most likable character in the show, Guillermo.

Frankenstein’s Laboratory

There are some incredibly hilarious quotes across What We Do In The Shadows but some of the funniest are usually based upon the wider mythology of this universe and the way in which the show breaks down pre-conceived notions. Frankenstein’s laboratory might be one area that the show could explore in that way.

Doctor Frankenstein and his monster are a staple in the gothic horror genre, and something fresh could be achieved with the idea. The concept of mad science could be received with mixed reactions from the main characters, yet might be able to gift the vampires with some new abilities. And with Guillermo somewhat promoted in the recent episodes, Frankenstein could even create a new familiar from corpses for them.

Hell

As Christian symbolism has been shown to have an impact on vampires, heaven and hell could possibly exist in this universe. The devil himself has also been witnessed in the spin-off series Wellington Paranormal so the underworld would be an intriguing and dangerous place for the team to find themselves.

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What We Do In The Shadows continues to shock its audience, so a trip to the fiery pits of hell isn’t out of the question. It would certainly be an exciting narrative, with the possibilities of the vampires meeting deceased friends and family from their pasts, but it’s probable that the four vampires might find hell to be pretty comfortable.

Davy Jones’ Locker

Much like hell, Davy Jones’ Locker is another holding place for the dead, a purgatory for those who have crossed the titular sea-farer. Audiences know exactly who Davy Jones is, so this is an opportunity for the show to be able to put forward a very different interpretation of the character.

What’s more, the Locker has been in pirate folklore for so long, but visually it’s quite an odd place to display. As the vampires must travel across the globe by sea, a trip into the Locker would add an additional conflict to overcome. Also, the show’s version of Davy Jones could be a great WWDITS supporting character.

The Nautilus

The Nautilus is a location and a vehicle for the vampires to take charge of. If the show was to abandon the house in New York completely, the Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea would be a great location that could serve as a mobile home moving forward. It would be a door to so many new settings to explore.

The Nautilus has a steampunk aesthetic to tap into, which can fit in well with the show’s atmosphere. What’s more, Captain Nemo might still be the head of the ship, which also opens the idea of a new supporting character that might change the dynamic among the group.

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