Little Shop of Horrors 1986 Original Theatrical Movie Poster

This print captures the manic energy of the 1986 musical with Audrey II taking center stage. The giant carnivorous plant erupts from its ceramic pot, its leafy vines snaking around Seymour Krelborn and Audrey. Set against a silhouetted New York City skyline, the composition uses a deep purple and black backdrop to make the green and orange extraterrestrial vegetation pop. Characters from the dentist to Mushnik are illustrated with the expressive style characteristic of eighties theatrical marketing.

Looking at this piece evokes the specific brand of sci-fi comedy that defined a generation of cult cinema. It carries the weight of the off-Broadway production’s charm and the polished production value of the Frank Oz film. There is a tangible sense of the mean green mother from outer space encroaching on the city, blending the dark humor of the narrative with the bright, almost neon aesthetic of 1980s pop culture. It captures a moment of cinematic history where practical effects and puppetry reigned supreme, bringing a sense of tactile nostalgia to any viewer familiar with the shop on Skid Row.

It fits the same shelf as our 1980s movie posters, and sits comfortably next to horror movies posters.