Little Shop of Horrors

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Little Shop of Horrors

PG-13

Released Dec 19, 1986

1h 33m

Musical

Comedy

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Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), to the plant after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

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Critics Consensus

Remixing Roger Corman's B-movie by way of the Off-Broadway musical, Little Shop of Horrors offers camp, horror and catchy tunes in equal measure -- plus some inspired cameos by the likes of Steve Martin and Bill Murray.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Little Shop of Horrors is jivey, senseless fun. The stupidity is appealing, the way it is in great comic strips.

Sep 13, 2023

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Walter Goodman

New York Times

Levi Stubbs's big voice explodes from the insatiable plant, and there's a knockout turn by Steve Martin and Bill Murray as a sadistic dentist and his masochistic patient.

Jan 9, 2018

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Empire Magazine

Some of the slower tunes tend to grind but the sort of musical/ retro irony is still amusing in places. Not if you don't like dentists though.

Rated: 2/5

May 25, 2011

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

With a hearty dose of camp and a campy bit of heart, there’s enough horror to satisfy genre fans and catchy tunes to sing you through the night.

Dec 9, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

If you've only seen the original theatrical cut of the horror comedy musical, it's worth watching Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut!

Rated: 5/5

Sep 18, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

One of the more delightful aspects of Little Shop of Horrors is how well it blends tragic characters and bloody murder with a genuine, heartfelt romance - an unlikely balance.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 12, 2022

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john w

Great Cast , great story , great songs and what about the cameos by Steve Martin and Bill Murray , thos is a hoot from start to finish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Evan B

While musicals are admittedly a favorite of mine, this is possibly the best due to its sympathetic main characters, fantastic songs, and brilliant practical effects, which I really miss. Not to mention, the alternate ending is completely insane!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Janice C

"The Little Shop of Horrors" is a delightful blend of comedy and horror that captivates audiences with its quirky charm. The story follows Seymour, a timid florist who discovers a mysterious plant that thrives on human flesh. As the plant grows, so do Seymour's ambitions, leading to a series of hilarious and horrifying events. The film is known for its catchy musical numbers, with songs that are both fun and memorable. The character of Audrey II, the man-eating plant, steals the show with its larger-than-life personality and impressive puppetry. The humor is clever, balancing the darker themes with lighthearted moments that keep viewers engaged. Overall, "The Little Shop of Horrors" is a cult classic that combines a unique premise with entertaining performances and catchy music. It's a must-watch for fans of both horror and comedy genres!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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ron m

Totally amusing and great fun to watch! What's not to like?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Luis G

When people ask me what is my favorite movie ever, I always answered with Little Shop Of Horrors. I love everything about this movie, from the cast, to the music, to the excellent effects of Audrey II. It's hard to believe such effort was put into the amazing puppeteer work with no CGI. The best parts were with Steve Martin and Mean Green Mother. If you have a chance, also check out the Director's Cut with the alternate ending. Also whatever you do "Don't feed the plant"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Julian S

Featuring a clever comic-book style and sharp wit, this musical version is a significant upgrade from the original film, with original Broadway star Ellen Greene's soaring voice leading the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Frank Oz

Director

Rick Moranis

Seymour Krelborn

Ellen Greene

Audrey

Steve Martin

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.

Vincent Gardenia

Mr. Mushnik

Tichina Arnold

Crystal

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Synopsis

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), to the plant after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

Director: Frank Oz
Producer: David Geffen
Screenwriter: Charles B. Griffith, Howard Ashman
Distributor: Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Geffen Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.5M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround

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