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Little Shop of Horrors

Seen it?

1986 | 94 min | Horror, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Death Becomes Her, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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 its supper.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $54 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 97K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Oz

  • Rick MoranisSeymour Krelborn
  • Ellen GreeneAudrey
  • Vincent GardeniaMushnik
  • Levi StubbsAudrey II (voice)
  • Steve MartinOrin Scrivello, D.D.S.
  • Tichina ArnoldCrystal
  • Michelle WeeksRonnette
  • Tisha CampbellChiffon
  • Jim BelushiPatrick Martin
  • John CandyWink Wilkinson