This minimalist, haunted looking take on “the Scottish play” resembles the Orson Welles 1940s version.

Knowing the Coen Brothers (Joel directed and adapted it), no doubt they/he willdeny ever seeing that “Macbeth” before taking on “The Tragedy of Macbeth” for Apple (in theaters Dec. 25, streaming just after), just as they denied taking a look at the original “True Grit.”

Sure.

A great role for the esteemed Mr. Washington, a grand villainous opportunity for Frances McDormand as well.