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There's nothing a horror movie does better than a featured cameo, and there are many actors who give their all to a single scene of a scary movie and are remembered for it forever. Within the horror genre, most characters are expendable. When actors only have one moment to sell their performances, it's because they're an early victim who demonstrates how the monster or magic works. However, these films sometimes flip the script and have the long-awaited villain only appear in the final moments of the story to increase the impact of their arrival.

Though one scene might not qualify, some actor's performances in horror movies are often highlights of their careers, allowing them to step out of their comfort zones. Horror films are a place for actors and audiences alike to explore their anxieties, fears, and existential questions within a safe environment. Additionally, there's less pressure on a performer...

Bill Murray's small role in Little Shop of Horrors caused a stir between director Frank Oz and producer David Geffen. Oz's objection wasn't to Murray's casting but to Geffen signing the actor on without consulting him, which the Little Shop of Horrors director and producer had agreed on. Rick Moranis stars as Seymour Krelborn in this musical horror film, with appearances from Steve Martin and Bill Murray.

Bill Murray has a small role in Little Shop of Horrors, but his casting caused a bit of a stir on set. The dark musical movie is filled with a cast of the era's major comedy stars. From Rick Moranis as the flower shop worker protagonist Seymour Krelborn to John Candy as a DJ, the movie is stuffed with comedic talent. Murray's appearance in the classic musical pairs him with Steve Martin in one of the movie's funniest scenes. Murray doesn't stick around for long,...

Upon its theatrical release in 1986, Little Shop of Horrors was considered an under-performer. Still, it became a cult classic after leaving the box office for the home video market, which is no surprise. After all, the film contained a star-studded cast at the time, with Rick Moranis headlining and cameos by Bill Murray, John Candy and Steve Martin. Moreover, the eventual success of the comedic doo-wop horror musical​​​​ may have been the inspiration that almost led to a remake -- a remake that definitely deserves another shot, especially when considering what might have been.

As DigitalSpy points out, it's been confirmed that the Little Shop of Horrors remake has been canceled. Nevertheless, if everything had gone according to plan, audiences would have seen Chris Evans as Orin Scrivello, Dds, Taron Egerton as Seymour Krelborn, Scarlett Johansson as Audrey and Billy Porter voicing Audrey II (the evil alien plant from outer...

Seb Patrick Dec 8, 2016

The Rick Moranis-headlined version of Little Shop Of Horrors is 30 years old this month. But why is it so special?

We should start at the end, seeing as it’s the thing people talk about the most when it comes to Little Shop Of Horrors. In one of the most commonly-known pieces of 'lost movie' lore, many of you will already be aware that Frank Oz’s 1986 movie adaptation of the cult stage musical (itself an adaptation of the 1960, equally cult Roger Corman movie) made it to cinemas in December 1986 with a completely different ending from the one that had originally been shot. Rather than the bleak ending in which loveable nerd Seymour and his beloved Audrey are eaten by the fearsome Audrey II plant, which then breeds into a super-race of giant plants that dominate the globe, the amended movie ending instead sees Seymour destroy...