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.

Plot

After being betrayed by his treacherous sister Antoinette and pharmaceutical big shot Big Al, scientist Prospero Duke swears revenge.

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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

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. A reviewer for Dread Central said that the film provided horrible puns, disgusting gags and family fun.

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References

External links

2020 films

2020s musical comedy films

2020 comedy horror films

American comedy horror films

Films based on The Tempest

Films directed by Lloyd Kaufman

LGBT-related comedy horror films

Modern adaptations of works by William Shakespeare

Teensploitation

2020s English-language films

Troma Entertainment films

2020s American films

Films with screenplays by Lloyd Kaufman

American films about revenge

Films about scientists

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