Little Shop of Horrors

Main Plot

"Little Shop of Horrors," directed by Frank Oz, is a dark comedy musical that centers around a struggling florist named Seymour. He works at Mushnik's Flower Shop in a rundown urban area, dreaming of a better life away from the dreariness of his current surroundings. Seymour's fortunes change when he discovers a peculiar plant, which he names Audrey II, after his coworker and secret love interest. The plant, however, is no ordinary flora; it thrives on human blood, creating a moral dilemma for Seymour. As Audrey II grows larger and more demanding, Seymour becomes increasingly entangled in its care, resorting to desperate measures to keep it fed. The plant's insatiable hunger and ability to speak and sing seduce Seymour with promises of fame, fortune, and love. The florist shop enjoys newfound popularity due to the plant's attraction, but Seymour must grapple with the ethical implications of his choices and the plant's sinister intentions. The story escalates to a climactic confrontation that tests Seymour's values and resolve.

Characters

• Rick Moranis plays Seymour Krelborn, a florist who raises a plant that feeds on human blood, leading to a series of darkly comedic events.
• Ellen Greene plays Audrey, a florist who dreams of a better life and is the love interest of her coworker, Seymour.
• Vincent Gardenia played Mr. Mushnik, the owner of the failing flower shop where the main character works and discovers a peculiar, carnivorous plant.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of Frank Oz's "Little Shop of Horrors," the film takes a dark yet redemptive turn. The story culminates with Seymour Krelborn, a meek florist, confronting the monstrous plant, Audrey II, which he has inadvertently nurtured with human blood. Throughout the film, the plant, which Seymour named after his coworker and love interest, Audrey, manipulates him into feeding it more victims to satisfy its growing appetite and to help Seymour achieve fame and success. As the plant's true malevolent nature and extraterrestrial origins are revealed, Seymour realizes the grave consequences of his actions. The climax unfolds in the flower shop where Audrey II plans to spread its seeds across America, effectively taking over the world. Seymour, filled with guilt and determination, decides to stop the plant once and for all. In a final confrontation, he manages to kill Audrey II by electrocuting it, thus preventing the impending invasion. The film ends on a hopeful note with Seymour and Audrey starting a new, peaceful life together, free from the horrors of the carnivorous plant. However, a small Audrey II bud seen in their garden hints at potential unresolved threats.