Little Shop of Horrors
Frank Oz
(1986)
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.
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Overview and Horror Legacy
It has remained a beloved cult classic, praised for its music, performances, and unique blend of horror and comedy. The film is an adaptation of the off-Broadway musical, itself based on a 1960 film by Roger Corman.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Slasher credentials rest on the specificity of the threat and period production atmosphere — both translate directly into collector value for theatrical materials, home video releases, and any props or production documentation.
Cult Status
Directed by Frank Oz, the film was produced as a musical horror-comedy with a strong emphasis on performance and practical effects. Little Shop of Horrors received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. It has remained a beloved cult classic, praised for its music, performances, and unique blend of horror and comedy.
