The Little Shop of Horrors 1960

Overview

The Little Shop of Horrors is a 1960 film that falls into the horror, comedy, and fantasy genres. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes and was released in the United States on August 5, 1960. The story follows a man named Seymour who is employed at a florist shop located on skid row. While working there, he develops romantic feelings for his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. The plot centers on Seymour as he creates a new species of plant. This unique creation is capable of speech, but it presents a significant challenge because it cannot survive without consuming human flesh and blood. Behind the scenes, the production of the film utilized sets that had been left standing from the movie A Bucket of Blood. The interior scenes for this project were completed in a total of two days. The film is described in promotional materials as the funniest picture of its year.