Teeth (2007/I)

Director:

Mitchell Lichtenstein

Writer (WGA):

Mitchell Lichtenstein (written by)

Release Date:

3 April 2008 (Singapore)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror

Tagline:

Every rose has its thorns.

Plot:

Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence.

Plot Keywords:

Flat Tire | Telephone Call | Female Nudity | Penis Size | Bathtub

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Jess Weixler	...	Dawn O'Keefe
John Hensley	...	Brad
Josh Pais	...	Dr. Godfrey
Hale Appleman	...	Tobey
Lenny von Dohlen	...	Bill
Vivienne Benesch	...	Kim
Ashley Springer	...	Ryan
Julia Garro	...	Gwen
Nicole Swahn	...	Melanie
Adam Wagner	...	Phil
Hunter Ulvog	...	Little Brad
Ava Ryen Plumb	...	Little Dawn
Trent Moore	...	Mr. Vincent
Mike Yager	...	Elliot
Nathan Parsons	...	Soda Spritzer

MPAA:

Rated R for disturbing sequences involving sexuality and violence, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby SR | SDDS

Certification:

Australia:MA | UK:18 | Singapore:R21 | New Zealand:R18 | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Hong Kong:III | South Korea:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Teeth

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: At the beginning, in the first shot of dawn in the hallway right after she gives her speech, an extra walking by looks directly and obviously into the camera.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Bill: Hey Brad, don't splash your sister.

Movie Connections:

References Put It Wherever 2 (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

Mass of the Sacred Heart

"Teeth" doesn't have sharp enough Teeth to be great

TEETH A review by M. Gayles A puritanical high school girl named Dawn, discovers that her vagina has sharp teeth and will bite off a penis during sexual intercourse.

Dawn is the spokesperson for abstinence at her high school which makes her the target of all the horny teenage boys, including her own step brother. These boys are going to have their way with Dawn one way or another, and none of them have any idea of the horror that awaits them.

As the story progresses Dawn uses her monstrous vagina as a weapon to fight off the perverts. The story of "TEETH", is twisted metaphor for a developing young woman coming to terms with her own sexuality. Watching her take control and getting even with the boys is a real treat to watch, mainly because the star of the movie Jess Weixler has the perfect look for the character of Dawn and gives a strong performance with just her facial expressions alone.

And while "TEETH" could have been a thrilling horror flick, it disappoints because it attempts dark comedy by playing the gruesome sex violence for laughs. A severed penis isn't that funny the first time, nor the second, or the third. And when the dog gets a hold of the severed member, its just plain disgusting. And the sub plot about the step brothers sexual attraction to Dawn since childhood is just plain wrong. When the teeth cut his finger as a child, you'd think he would learn to stay away. Well not in a movie this twisted. remember Seth from the movie "Super Bad"? He was willing to die for sex. If only he was in this movie.

The last few minutes of "TEETH", hint at a possible sequel. I would like to see Dawn find the man to conquer the monster, but I have to see more severed penises the deal is off.