A Horrific, Unique Twist on a Classic StoryShakespeare's Macbeth is similar to the 1971 film dramatization of Macbeth directed by Roman Polanski since the film reimagines Macbeth's hallucinations, horses freeing themselves from their stalls and the symbol of sleep. The two versions differ in terms of the characterizations of the witches and Lady Macbeth, the degree of violence seen by the audience, and the ending of the play. Additionally, most of the film takes place in broad daylight while most of Shakespeare's Macbeth takes place at night. Some differences between the two sources are supported by the use of technology and special effects that Shakespeare did not have at his disposal. Although the gruesome violence and vulgar nudity in the 1971 film version are unnecessary, the film is entertaining and breathes new life into Shakespeare's Macbeth. The Hallucinations of Macbeth The film is similar to Shakespeare's Macbeth as both depict Macbeth's dagger and Banquo's hallucinations. Polanski does this tastefully, using technology to ensure that Banquo's illusory dagger and bizarre ghost appear realistic. The film reenacts the dagger hallucination that takes place shortly before Macbeth kills King Duncan. Jon Finch, Macbeth in the film, imagines a floating dagger and repeats Shakespeare's famous lines saying: "Is this a dagger that I see before me, / The hilt towards my hand?" Come, let me hold you” (II. I. 33-34). Finch grabs the dagger and the spectators watch as he grabs it aimlessly only to discover nothing but air. Polanski cleverly recreates this scene by highlighting the internal stress felt by Macbeth, which manifests itself in Macbeth's delusions. Wendy Rogers Harper explains in “Polans...... middle of paper ......sity Press, 2004. Print.Kilman, Bernice W. Macbeth. New York: Manchester University Press, 1995. Print. Leaming, Barbara. Polanski: A Biography: The Filmmaker by Voyeur. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1981. Print.Macbeth. Real. Romain Polanski. Screenplay by Kenneth Tynan. Prod. Hugh M. Hefner. Perf. Jon Finch, Francesca Annis and Martin Shaw. Caliban Films, Playboy Enterprises/Columbia Pictures, 1971. DVD.Olive, David. “Possibilities of representation: new ways of teaching dramatic literature.” Links and Letters 2 (1995): 9-17. UAB digital document repository. Internet. March 30, 2012. Orr, John and Elżbieta Ostrowska. The cinema of Roman Polanski: the dark spaces of the world. London: Wallflower, 2006. Print.Polanski, Novel. Roman. Harper Entertainment, 2003. Print. Shakespeare, William and John C. Crowther. No fear Shakespeare: MACBETH. New York: Spark, 2003. Print.