Little Shop of Horrors
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Corman shot the original in two days on a standing set; Ashman and Menken turned it into a doo-wop musical, and Frank Oz built a forty-foot puppet for the punchline. Levi Stubbs sings the plant. Steve Martin's laughing-gas dentist and Bill Murray's delighted patient are a perfect two-hander. The original ending — Audrey II wins, tendrils over Manhattan — was shot, tested badly, and shelved for decades.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated PG-13 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | monster attacks |
Little Shop of Horrors is rated PG-13 by the MPA. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 94 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Little Shop of Horrors?
- On our intensity scale, Little Shop of Horrors rates 4/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Little Shop of Horrors?
- Little Shop of Horrors rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Little Shop of Horrors?
- Little Shop of Horrors runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
- What is Little Shop of Horrors rated?
- Little Shop of Horrors is rated PG-13 by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread — the PG-13 tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch Little Shop of Horrors (1986)?
- Little Shop of Horrors is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
