Shopping for Fangs is a dark comedy that follows the lives of several interconnected characters in Los Angeles. The main story revolves around Katharine, an Asian-American woman who starts experiencing strange, frightening visions. As she investigates these visions, she comes to realize that she may be turning into a vampire.
Meanwhile, she is also dealing with her relationship with Walter, a bland, unambitious man who is oblivious to her growing strangeness. As Katharine wrestles with her newfound identity, she meets a mysterious man named Caesar who claims to be a vampire hunter.
As the story unfolds, we are introduced to other colorful characters, including a bored housewife who turns to shoplifting as a form of excitement, a young man trying to navigate his cultural identity, and a flamboyant hairstylist who becomes entangled in a murder mystery.
The film explores themes of identity, desire, and the search for meaning in a city that can be both exhilarating and isolating. With its blend of dark humor, surrealist imagery, and unconventional storytelling, Shopping for Fangs has gained a cult following for its unique take on vampire mythology and its portrayal of modern-day Los Angeles.