Question 1

How did the film's set decorator obtain authentic garbage cans for the Skid Row setting?

Accepted Answer

Set decorator Tessa Davies drove around with new garbage cans and traded them for old ones she spotted outside homes, which people found crazy.

Question 2

Which actor improvised extensively during his dentist chair scene, requiring creative editing?

Accepted Answer

Bill Murray ad-libbed various lines during his dentist chair scene over two days of filming, challenging the editor to assemble a coherent version.

Question 3

Who was originally offered the role of Mr. Mushnik before being cast in a different minor part?

Accepted Answer

John Candy was first offered Mr. Mushnik but declined; director Frank Oz later cast him as radio DJ Wink Wilkinson instead.

Question 4

What unusual promotional tactic involved the Audrey II plant interacting with the press?

Accepted Answer

For promotion, the Audrey II plant was sometimes interviewed in character by the press, even 'eating' an interviewer on one occasion.

Question 5

What major awards ceremonies recognized Little Shop of Horrors in 1987?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America awards in 1987.

Question 6

What unusual promotional tactic was used for the film's plant character?

Accepted Answer

As part of promotion, the Audrey II plant was occasionally interviewed in character by the press, and at least once ended by 'eating' the interviewer.

Question 7

How did the set decorator acquire old garbage cans for period realism?

Accepted Answer

Tessa Davies drove a truck with new cans and traded them for old ones she saw outside homes, which people thought was crazy.

Question 8

What challenge arose with Bill Murray's dentist scene?

Accepted Answer

Murray ad-libbed extensively during his two-day filming, requiring the editor to assemble a coherent version from his riffs.

Question 9

Which actor was originally offered a major role but ended up in a minor one?

Accepted Answer

John Candy was originally offered the part of Mr. Mushnik but turned it down, later accepting the minor role of radio DJ Wink Wilkinson.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Seymour's life at the flower shop?

Accepted Answer

Seymour, a nerdy orphan, works at Mushnik's flower shop in Skid Row, harbors a crush on co-worker Audrey, and is berated daily by Mr. Mushnik.

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