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Little Shop of Horrors
1986 94 min United States of America, United Kingdom PG-13 16+
★7.7
Horror, Comedy
Director: Frank Oz
🎭 Based on
«Little Shop of Horrors»
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Description
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 it’s supper.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$39.03M
Worldwide:
$53.96M
Starring
Rick Moranis
Actor
Ellen Greene
Actor
Vincent Gardenia
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Special Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1987
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Special Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 1988
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) is widely celebrated as a cult classic for its technical ingenuity, particularly the impressive puppetry of Audrey II, and its vibrant musical numbers. While most audiences praise its unique blend of horror, comedy, and charm, a segment of viewers finds the musical structure repetitive and the plot lacking in substance.
| Production | The practical puppet effects for Audrey II remain a standout technical achievement that brings the carnivorous plant to life with impressive realism. | |
| Acting | Rick Moranis delivers a charming and effective performance as the shy lead, while Steve Martin's sadistic dentist is widely considered an iconic, scene-stealing villain. | |
| Score | The musical numbers are either viewed as catchy, integral, and joyous highlights or as excessive, repetitive interruptions that leave little room for dialogue. | |
| Humor | The film’s tone divides viewers, with some appreciating its dark, satirical, and eccentric humor, while others find the comedy hit-or-miss or insufficiently dark compared to the source material. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is praised by fans for its imaginative, high-energy narrative, but criticized by others as an illogical and formulaic love story that lacks original depth. |