Shakespeare's Shitstorm
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Directed byLloyd Kaufman
Screenplay byBrandon Bassham
Story by
- Lloyd Kaufman
- Gabriel Friedman
- William Shakespeare
Based onThe Tempest
by William Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare
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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.
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]