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The Little Shop of Horrors, 1960

Starring: Dick Miller, Jack Nicholson

Directed by: Roger Corman

Written by: Charles B. Griffith

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 70 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.3

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The Little Shop of Horrors can be described as offbeat, humorous, and witty. The plot revolves around a miraculous event, impossible love, and a workplace romance. Its comic aspect comes from campy humor and dark humor. The Little Shop of Horrors's main genres are comedy, horror, and independent. In approach, it is not serious. It is located in Florida. The Little Shop of Horrors takes place in the 1950s. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens.

Summary of The Little Shop of Horrors

King of the B's, director Roger Corman shot this crazy beat-era classic in a mere two days, but it packs plenty of inspired lunacy and clever bits in its 70-minute running time. Jonathan Haze stars as clumsy assistant florist Seymour, who saves his job in Mr. Mushnik's skid-row flower shop when he brings in a unique man-eating plant. The problem is, it's a very hungry plant; every night it opens its huge jaws and demands to be fed, forcing poor Seymour to take to the street in search of victims, lest he disappoint his boss and his adoring girlfriend, Audrey (Jackie Joseph). From a zingy script by Charles Griffith, this hilarious black comedy overflows with great ideas and characters: Corman regular Dick Miller plays a hipster who eats flowers, and a very young Jack Nicholson takes a memorable turn as a masochistic dental patient. DRAGNET-style detective Joe Fink (Wally Campo) narrates as he slowly begins to track the killer down. This oft-revived favorite still generates plenty of laughs and chills, deserving of repeat viewings. A musical version debuted off-Broadway in 1982 and led to a film starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin.