Little Shop of Horrors
Don't feed the plants.
Overview
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released in 1986, 'Little Shop of Horrors' is a film adaptation of a successful off-Broadway musical that originally premiered in 1982. The movie, with its combination of comedy, horror, and music, can be seen as a reflection of the 1950s and 1960s B-movie culture, but with a modern twist.
- The musical-comedy-horror film offers a unique blend of genres, making it an entertaining and fresh viewing experience.
- The catchy tunes by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman will stay with you long after the movie ends.
- The stellar cast, including Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Vincent Gardenia, deliver memorable performances.
- The dark humor and satirical elements add depth to the story, making it both funny and thought-provoking.
Fun Facts
- Ellen Greene, who played Audrey, was the original Audrey in the off-Broadway production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.
- 'Little Shop of Horrors' was directed by Frank Oz, who is also known for directing The Muppets and films like 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and 'In & Out'.
- The character Audrey II, the carnivorous plant at the center of the story, was created using a combination of live plants, animatronics, and stop-motion animation.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"A singing plant. A daring hero. A sweet girl. A demented dentist. It's the most outrageous musical comedy in years."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Der kleine Horrorladen
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Italiano
IT
Title: La piccola bottega degli orrori
"Una pianta che canta. Un eroe audace. Una ragazza dolce. Un dentista demente. È la commedia musicale più scandalosa degli ultimi anni."
Français
FR
Title: La Petite Boutique des horreurs
"Une comédie musicale délirantissime !"
Español
ES
Title: La tienda de los horrores
"La ira de una Berenjena... carnívora"
Český
CZ
Title: Malý krámek hrůz
"Audrey II - roztomilá rostlinka nebo zákeřný mimozemšťan?"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
After watching this movie I never looked at my plants the same.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
MUSIC (Original Song) - 1986
Alan Menken, Howard Ashman
VISUAL EFFECTS - 1986
Lyle Conway, Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge
Media
Clip
Opening Scene
Bloopers
Little Shop Of Horrors bloopers
Featurette
Frank Oz on Ad-Libbing