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Little Shop Of Horrors

What is little shop of horrors?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Originalverk 1960 film[1]
Musikal 1982 off-Broadway[2]
Filmadaption 1986 film[2]
Musik Alan Menken[2]
Text och bok Howard Ashman[2]
Regissör (1986) Frank Oz[2]

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-comedy musical about Seymour, a florist's assistant who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The title refers to a 1960 film, a 1982 off-Broadway musical, and a 1986 film adaptation. The 1986 film was directed by Frank Oz, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman [2].

Context

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-comedy musical that exists in three main forms: the 1960 film, the 1982 off-Broadway musical, and the 1986 film adaptation [1]. The 1986 film, directed by Frank Oz, is a musical adaptation of the stage show [2]. The plot centers on Seymour, a florist's assistant, who discovers a strange plant that demands blood and grows into a man-eating creature named Audrey II [2]. The musical features music by Alan Menken and lyrics and book by Howard Ashman [2]. The 1960 original is a horror comedy film, while the later versions are musicals [1]. The title can refer to any of these versions, and plot details vary accordingly [2].

Documented claims

  • The story follows a florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. [1]
  • The 1986 film is an adaptation of the 1982 off-Broadway musical. [2]
  • The 1982 musical is loosely based on the 1960 film. [2]
  • Seymour names the plant Audrey II. [2]

Questions and answers

Where can I watch Little Shop of Horrors 1986 in Canada?

The 1986 film is available on various streaming platforms in Canada, but availability changes. Check your local streaming services for current options [2].

Is Little Shop of Horrors inappropriate for children?

The musical and films contain dark themes, including a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh, which may be intense for younger children [1].

What is the deeper meaning of Little Shop of Horrors?

The story explores themes of ambition, exploitation, and the consequences of making deals with dangerous forces, as Seymour's success comes at a horrific price [2].

What is the famous line from Little Shop of Horrors?

A well-known line from the musical is 'Feed me, Seymour,' spoken by the plant Audrey II as it demands blood [2].

Sources

  1. Little Shop of Horrors - SBIFF — sbiff.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Little Shop Of Horrors — mtishows.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment