Shakespeare Unbard Episode 07. Titus Andronicus: A Slasher Film Before There Were Slasher Films

Horror is not a popular genre for theatre or for Shakespeare, but he tackled it in Titus Andronicus and, if taken from that perspective, it becomes a show far more unique than its detractors might think. In this episode of Shakespeare Unbard, Joel Fishbane discusses this bloody and brutal play. 

Word of warning: this episode of Shakespeare Unbard discuses Titus Andronicus, a play that deals in adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this episode, you'll hear quotes and clips from:

Shakespeare, William. "Titus Andronicus"  Librivox Recording.

Shakespeare, William. The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus . (The Riverside Shakespeare) Houghton and Mifflin, 1974.

Reviewed:

 

Taymor, Julie. Titus. Fox Searchlight Pictures, 1999.

 

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