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Audrey II is the primary antagonist and sentient, carnivorous plant puppet featured in the 1986 musical film *Little Shop of Horrors*. Designed by Lyle Conway, the creature was constructed in four distinct sizes to demonstrate its exponential growth throughout the movie, evolving from a handheld prop into a massive mechanical entity. The largest version required an extensive team of operators and complex hydraulics just to animate its movements and lip-sync capabilities. Its character, voiced by Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs, serves as a critique of greed and unchecked ambition within the film's narrative.
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Was Audrey II in the 1986 Little Shop of Horrors created with CGI?
No, Audrey II was realized through practical puppets designed by Lyle Conway for director Frank Oz. Several progressively larger plants were built as Audrey II grew during the film.
How did the filmmakers make Audrey II sing so precisely?
The large puppet was filmed at a slower speed and the footage was accelerated for normal playback. Rick Moranis therefore had to perform portions of Seymour's scenes in slow motion so his movements would match Audrey II.
Who supplied Audrey II's voice in the 1986 film?
Levi Stubbs, lead singer of the Four Tops, voiced the carnivorous plant. His Motown background is especially audible in Audrey II's performance of "Mean Green Mother from Outer Space."
Why did the largest Audrey II require so many puppeteers?
The final plant had to coordinate its enormous mouth, lips, vines, roots, and body without digital animation. Around 60 operators reportedly worked on the largest version, with the crew positioned inside or around the set.
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