Shakespeare's Shitstorm (stylized as #ShakespearesShitstorm) is a 2020 American musical comedy horror film written and directed by Lloyd Kaufman. Produced by Troma Entertainment, it is a contemporary parody of William Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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| Directed by | Lloyd Kaufman |
| Screenplay by | Brandon Bassham |
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| Based on | The Tempest by William Shakespeare |
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| Cinematography | Lucas Pitassi |
| Edited by | Seby X. Martinez |
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| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editAfter being betrayed by his treacherous sister Antoinette and pharmaceutical big shot Al, scientist Prospero Duke swears revenge.
Cast
edit- Lloyd Kaufman as Prospero Duke / Antoinette Duke
- Erin Miller as Ferdinand
- Kate McGarrigle as Miranda Duke
- Abraham Sparrow as Big Al
- Debbie Rochon as Senator Sebastian
- Amanda Flowers as Ariel
- Dylan Greenberg as Trini
- Monique Dupree as Caliban
- Dai Green as Cordelia
- Teresa Hui as Chien Wu Bang
- Zac Amico as Lindy West
- Bjarni Gautur as The Captain
- Mala Wright as Sycorax
- Vada Callisto as Puck
- Julie Anne Prescott as Hippolyta
- Frazer Brown as William Shakespeare
- Brandon Bassham as Francis Bacon
Reception
editA reviewer for Consequence remarked that the film delivered the cheap look, dumb jokes and gross-out imagery which appeals to those with the taste of teenagers and for which Troma is known.[1] A reviewer for Dread Central said that the film provided horrible puns, disgusting gags and family fun.[2]
References
edit- ^ Vanderbilt, Mike (2 September 2020). "Shakespeare's Shitstorm is Lloyd Kaufman's manifesto for the age of outrage: Fantasia Fest Review". Consequence.
- ^ Tinnin, Drew (30 August 2020). "Fantasia Fest 2020: SHAKESPEARE'S SHITSTORM Review - Troma Celebrates 45 Years With Toilet Musical Version Of THE TEMPEST". Dread Central.