“Little Shop of Horrors” (1986) is a humorous and scary film about a meek florist who finds success and love thanks to a giant, man-eating plant that demands to be fed. The film was directed by Frank Oz, written by Howard Ashman and Roger Corman, and starred Levi Stubbs, Rick Moranis, and Ellen Greene. This article will cover where the movie was filmed, who played which characters, and some interesting facts about the film and its backstage activities.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Little Shop of Horrors” occurred in various locations in England. Key locations included London and several sites in Buckinghamshire, such as the Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage and Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath. Filming took place from October 21, 1985, to June 5, 1986.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rick Moranis | Seymour Krelborn |
| Ellen Greene | Audrey |
| Vincent Gardenia | Mushnik |
| Steve Martin | Orin Scrivello D.D.S. |
| Tichina Arnold | Crystal |
| Michelle Weeks | Ronette |
| Tisha Campbell | Chiffon |
| John Candy | Wink Wilkinson |
| Christopher Guest | The First Customer |
| Bill Murray | Arthur Denton |
| Bertice Reading | ‘Downtown’ Old Woman |
| Ed Wiley | ‘Downtown’ Bum #1 |
| Alan Tilvern | ‘Downtown’ Bum #2 |
| John Scott Martin | ‘Downtown’ Bum #3 |
| Vincent Wong | Chinese Florist |
| Mak Wilson | Doo-Wop Street Singer |
| Danny Cunningham | Doo-Wop Street Singer |
| Danny John-Jules | Doo-Wop Street Singer |
| Gary Palmer | Doo-Wop Street Singer |
| Paul Swaby | Doo-Wop Street Singer |
| Mildred Shay | Second Customer |
| Melissa Wiltsie | Third Customer |
| Kevin Scott | Fourth Customer |
| Barbara Rosenblat | Fifth Customer |
| Adeen Fogle | Radio Station Assistant |
| Kelly Huntley | Audrey & Seymour’s Kid |
| Paul Reynolds | Audrey & Seymour’s Kid |
| Miriam Margolyes | Dental Nurse |
| Abbie Dabner | Boy Patient |
| Peter Whitman | Patient on Ceiling |
| Heather Henson | Girl Patient |
| Judith Morse | Girl’s Mother |
| Bob Sherman | Agent |
| Doreen Hermitage | ‘Life’ Magazine Lady |
| Kerry Shale | Her Assistant |
| Robert Arden | Network Exec #1 |
| Stephen Hoye | Network Exec #2 |
| Bob Sessions | Network Exec #3 |
| Darrell Brook | Soundman Reporter (uncredited) |
| Russell Brook | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Lee Crawford | Shop Customer (uncredited) |
| Jill Goldston | Frantic Shopper (uncredited) |
| Sergio Kato | Self (uncredited) |
| Maureen Lane | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Derek Lyons | Downtown Resident (uncredited) |
| Lee Sheward | Young Cyclist (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | ‘Downtown’ Resident (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for two Oscars and won an additional two awards. It also received 12 other nominations.
- Rick Moranis played the character Seymour Krelborn in the movie.
- The voice of the man-eating plant, Audrey II, was provided by Levi Stubbs.
- Ellen Greene brought the character Audrey to life.
- Other notable members of the cast included Vincent Gardenia as Mushnik, Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello D.D.S., Tichina Arnold as Crystal, Michelle Weeks as Ronette, and Tisha Campbell as Chiffon.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5504308
- Longitude: -0.5353299
- Place ID: ChIJIxQEJqRvdkgR-kRsSIi4jZs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 007 Stage, Iver SL0 0NQ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5201939
- Longitude: -0.509572
- Place ID: ChIJZVMSAhZudkgRfVLUjacEdWs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Iver, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.8072204
- Longitude: -0.8127664
- Place ID: ChIJrcXUb4P3dkgRQGj8aReLCDE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Buckinghamshire, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
