Shakespeare's Shitstorm
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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 |
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. The film had its world premiere at the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 29, 2020.
Plot
After being betrayed by his treacherous sister Antoinette and pharmaceutical big shot Al, scientist Prospero Duke swears revenge.
Cast
- 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
- Jakob Skrzypa as AvonBard Executive
- Luke Mitchell as AvonBard Executive
- Ming Chen as Busty AvonBard Executive
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 29, 2020.[1]
Reception
A 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.[2] A reviewer for Dread Central said that the film provided horrible puns, disgusting gags and family fun.[1]
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Vanderbilt, Mike (2 September 2020). "Shakespeare's Shitstorm is Lloyd Kaufman's manifesto for the age of outrage: Fantasia Fest Review". Consequence.