Shakespeare's Shitstorm

Shakespeare's Shitstorm 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.

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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.

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.