Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead is a 2009 American independent film written and directed by Jordan Galland. The film is a comedic reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and explores a two thousand year old conspiracy involving Shakespeare, the Holy Grail, and vampires. Julian Marsh, played by Jake Hoffman, is drawn into this mysterious connection as he directs the off-Broadway play, facing unexpected challenges and uncovering secrets.