Shakespeare Must Die

Shakespeare Must Die is a Thai horror drama that adapts the plot of Macbeth. The story explores the intersection of black magic and political power, unfolding across two parallel worlds. The film incorporates elements of Thai culture into the original Shakespearean narrative to suit a cinematic format.

Written and directed by Ing Kanjanavanit, this project was the first of three films the director completed by 2026, followed by Dog God and Casino Cambodia. The movie features a cast of 35 credited performers, including Pisarn Pattanapeeradej as Mekhdeth and Fiona Tarini Graham as Lady Mekhdeth. Other key roles are played by Chatdanai Musikchai, Pissara Umavijani, Sakul Boonyatat, and Piyatat Hematat.

Released on February 2, 2012, the film has a runtime of 172 minutes. It has received a positive reception from a small number of viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb based on 30 votes.