Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors began as a low-budget horror film, became a surprisingly successful Off-Broadway musical and then returned to cinemas as a musical starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin. Moranis stars as Seymour Krelborn, a nerdy schmuck who works in a Skid Row florist's shop. When Seymour finds a new type of plant, he names it Audrey II after his co-worker Audrey (Greene), who also happens to be his secret crush. Audrey II has a strange appetite for blood and an even stranger origin, and her rapid growth leads to short-term success for Seymour — professionally and romantically. But as Audrey II grows, its appetite grows as well. The director's cut of Little Shop of Horrors (with its original not-so-happy ending) will be shown locally at 2 p.m. Sunday and 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday (October 29 and 31) at the Marcus Wehrenberg Ronnies Cine (5320 South Lindbergh Boulevard; www.fathomevents.com). Tickets are $12.50.