LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986) IS DELICIOUSLY TWISTED! MOVIE REACTION! Suddenly Seymour, Dentist Song
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Director's Cut Reaction and Breakdown
Analyze the dark themes, musical impact, and production details of the Little Shop of Horrors Director's Cut, contrasting its original bleak conclusion with the happier theatrical release.
Short Summary
- The Director's Cut presents a dark thematic conclusion where unchecked greed leads to Seymour and Audrey becoming complicit in Audrey II’s world conquest.
- The theatrical ending provides Seymour a redemption arc, allowing him to destroy the plant and achieve the happy ending test audiences preferred.
- Musical numbers serve a crucial narrative function, progressing plot and revealing characters' inner desires, such as Audrey’s longing in "Somewhere That's Green."
- Reviewers highly praise the film’s execution, noting the extensive use of practical effects, strong puppetry, and memorable acting, particularly from Steve Martin.
This reaction breaks down the bizarre, hilarious, and beloved 1986 musical adaptation. The hosts weigh the thematic weight of the two distinct endings—the original catastrophic vision versus the studio-mandated happy resolution—while celebrating the movie’s unique charm.
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Top Comments (10)
In the theatrical cut, Seymour survives the building collapsing and jabs Audrey II with a loose wire, electrocuting it to death. Afterwards, he and Audrey (who didn't die from being bit) go to live happily ever after in that house from "Somewhere That's Green", but the camera pans to show a little Audrey II in their garden.
Steve Martin’s song is most definitely in the play and both versions of the film! It explains so much about him and why he deserves to be Audrey II’s dinner.
Rick decided to stop acting because his wife had cancer and he wanted to spend more time with his kids. So amazing. I could only wish for a dad like him
Jim Hensen and his team had multiple people puppeteering Audry II. Audry II was voiced by Levi Stubbs who was the lead vocalist for "The Four Tops" and he also did the voice of Mother Brain from in the cartoon "Captain N" Fun Fact: This is the only movie with Bill Muray and Steve Martin together.
"I wonder what actor is playing her boyfriend?" I nearly spit out my water. 😂😂😂
The idea of Steve Martin's sadistic dentist facing Bill Murray's crazy masochist is so brilliant I still can't believe it!
The three singing girls/greek chorus were named after famous girl groups, the Crystals, the Ronnettes, and the Chiffons.
In the latest Broadway big scale production, after intermission, Audrey II had grown so large it had sprawled beyond the proscenium of the stage to envelop much of the theatre. Audiences discovered this after reëntering the house after intermission. AMAZING!!
The kiss between Audrey and Seymour at the end of “Suddenly Seymour” is the best Big Damn Kiss in any movie
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Top Comments (10)
In the theatrical cut, Seymour survives the building collapsing and jabs Audrey II with a loose wire, electrocuting it to death. Afterwards, he and Audrey (who didn't die from being bit) go to live happily ever after in that house from "Somewhere That's Green", but the camera pans to show a little Audrey II in their garden.
Steve Martin’s song is most definitely in the play and both versions of the film! It explains so much about him and why he deserves to be Audrey II’s dinner.
Rick decided to stop acting because his wife had cancer and he wanted to spend more time with his kids. So amazing. I could only wish for a dad like him
Jim Hensen and his team had multiple people puppeteering Audry II. Audry II was voiced by Levi Stubbs who was the lead vocalist for "The Four Tops" and he also did the voice of Mother Brain from in the cartoon "Captain N" Fun Fact: This is the only movie with Bill Muray and Steve Martin together.
"I wonder what actor is playing her boyfriend?" I nearly spit out my water. 😂😂😂
The idea of Steve Martin's sadistic dentist facing Bill Murray's crazy masochist is so brilliant I still can't believe it!
The three singing girls/greek chorus were named after famous girl groups, the Crystals, the Ronnettes, and the Chiffons.
In the latest Broadway big scale production, after intermission, Audrey II had grown so large it had sprawled beyond the proscenium of the stage to envelop much of the theatre. Audiences discovered this after reëntering the house after intermission. AMAZING!!
The kiss between Audrey and Seymour at the end of “Suddenly Seymour” is the best Big Damn Kiss in any movie
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