Little Shop of Horrors
RumoredThere's talk of a machine, but nothing official yet.
#155on the Hype Index, our daily ranking of themes fans want as machines
Peak #12, May 2026 · Rank updated Oct 29.
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Feed Audrey II multiball mode while Seymour's botanical horror shop grows with each ramp shot.
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About This Theme
Little Shop of Horrors, originally a 1960 low-budget Roger Corman film, became a highly successful off-Broadway musical in 1982 with music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. The musical ran for five years and over 2,000 performances at the Orpheum Theater, earning numerous awards including a New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The 1986 film adaptation directed by Frank Oz further cemented its place in popular culture, featuring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin, along with memorable musical numbers. The story follows Seymour Krelborn, a meek florist shop worker who discovers an unusual plant that feeds on human blood and grows to enormous size while promising him fame and fortune. The property has maintained cultural relevance through continued theatrical productions worldwide and remains one of the most frequently staged musicals in the United States, appealing to audiences with its blend of horror, comedy, and rock and roll music.
Within pinball community discussions, Little Shop of Horrors has emerged as a frequently requested theme, with the property coming up often in online forums as a strong candidate for future pinball machines. Enthusiasts regularly include it on wish lists alongside other 1980s cult classics, with community members specifically citing its potential and expressing willingness to purchase such a machine. The theme appears consistently in speculation threads about upcoming releases, often placed near the top of most-wanted lists, indicating strong grassroots interest among collectors and players who appreciate its combination of horror and musical elements.
Little Shop of Horrors would translate exceptionally well to pinball due to its rich visual and gameplay possibilities. The carnivorous plant Audrey II could serve as a prominent playfield feature, potentially as an interactive mechanical element that opens its mouth to capture balls while calling out its signature "Feed me!" demand. The musical nature of the property provides extensive sound design opportunities, with iconic songs like "Suddenly Seymour," "Dentist!," and "Somewhere That's Green" offering a built-in soundtrack that could integrate with gameplay progression. Visual design could incorporate the distinctive aesthetic of the flower shop setting, Skid Row's gritty atmosphere, and the plant's progressive growth stages as potential game modes or objectives. Character-based targets could represent Seymour, Audrey, Orin the sadistic dentist, and the Greek chorus trio, while the dark comedic tone and science fiction B-movie roots align perfectly with pinball's tradition of theatrical presentation and over-the-top spectacle.
