Teeth (2007/I)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

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:

High School | Hero | Virginity | Meeting | Pledge

Awards:

3 wins & 3 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 SR | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:R21 | UK:18 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R18 | South Korea:18 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | South Africa:18LNPS | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 (with warning)

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Teeth

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Around 27 minutes in, when Dawn enters Brad's bedroom for a "serious talk," she opens the door into the hallway, like a closet would open. After the talk, when leaving angry, Dawn slams the bedroom door shut by pulling it outward from inside the bedroom.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

References Fluff and Fold (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Awakening

Teeth is disturbing and succeeds on so many levels

This movie is like a crossover between a feminine horror story and a black comedy, better yet satire. Teeth succeeds because it doesn't take itself too seriously and it gives as well fleshed out characters. The lead actress is an amazing find. She knows exactly what to do with her character and how far she can go with it. She is believable from start to finish. I wouldn't recommend this movie to people with high morals, because you do get to see a lot of 'genital gore' in the movie. Just look at the plot keywords, if one of the things bothers you this movie isn't for you. All in all this movie is for people who like to see something different for achange, not that manufactured sh!i from Hollywood these days. If you don't take this film too seriously and you have a good sense of humor, this movie is a must see for you. I give it 7/10 because the ending is not that good and IMO it could have been longer.