10 Irresistible Movies Inspired By The Genius Of Shakespeare

By Luke Kear / July 13, 2013

8. Scotland, PA

If you need an excuse to watch this film then Christopher Walkens Macduff dancing in front of a mirror with maracas saying you know Donald, I used to be a dancer is surely the only reason you need?

Apart from that statement being true, and seeing Walken dance is always a delightful laugh, Scotland, PA is a modern retelling of the Macbeth tragedy only replacing castles, kings and princes with greasy spoons and restaurant owners and guys on intercoms. That doesn't necessarily sound like it might work as well, considering the removal of some of the infamous play's grand staging, but it's a curious case of an odd recipe coming out well.

Add in Amy Smart, Andy Dick and Speed Levitch as the three witches and you have an easy to watch dark comedic spin on Shakespeares great play.