# Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

> A meek florist's ambitions bloom into a riotous musical nightmare when his exotic plant develops an appetite for human blood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5830

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Horror, Comedy
- Director: Frank Oz
- Cast: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Levi Stubbs, Steve Martin, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, Tisha Campbell
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091419/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: campy, witty, irreverent, cult movie night, musical movie night

## Synopsis

A nerdy florist's life takes a darkly comedic turn when he discovers a plant with a taste for blood.

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