Teeth

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Teeth

R

Released Jan 18, 2008

1h 34m

Horror

Comedy

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Dawn (Jess Weixler) is an active member of her high-school chastity club but, when she meets Tobey (Hale Appleman), nature takes its course, and the pair answer the call. They suddenly learn she is a living example of the vagina dentata myth, when the encounter takes a grisly turn.

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Critics Consensus

Smart, original, and horrifically funny, Teeth puts a fresh feminist spin on horror movie tropes.

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

As amateurishly made as it is, Teeth runs on a kind of angry distrust toward boys.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 24, 2011

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Dave Calhoun

Time Out

I'm not sure I've ever seen rape, incest or abuse dealt with so vapidly.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Jim Emerson

Chicago Sun-Times

Whether you view it as a primordial image from the collective unconscious or a practical warning against promiscuity, vagina dentata makes an indubitably memorable impression -- and an ideal premise for a tongue-in-cheek teen horror movie.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 28, 2008

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Michael Cuby

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[It] loses some of its impact because it was written and directed by a man, but given its sensitive handling of these controversial issues, it’s safe to say that the openly gay Mitchell Lichtenstein deserves at least a bit of credit for what he achieved.

Nov 16, 2022

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

As to anxious inquiries by myself and a colleague about a sequel, Lichtenstein sees it as a clear possibility. After all, 'there's more work for her to do.' Teeth - it will give you something to chew on.

Nov 9, 2019

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Annie Wagner

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Teeth isn't perfect, but it's definitely one of a kind-and the abstinence-only parody is priceless.

Aug 22, 2017

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Gregory N

I loved it because it's based in mythology and warns of the dangers of nuclear power plants. But seriously, it was gross and, yes, there are no good men or boys, but the whole idea was hilariously funny, a comedy with teeth.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Calvin T

But how does this contribute to Taylor Swifts legacy?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Melissa L

The movie had an original theme, and some scares, some comedy. I recommend it for comedy horror.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/19/24

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Kate S

Billed as a comedy, and while there's some dark humor, most of it is flat and unoriginal. The concept is good, but it's not enough to fill a feature-length film, so there is a lot of filler and the plot moves incredibly slow. I found myself hitting the "forward 5 seconds" so often that the last half of the movie was only 15 minutes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Vinny Q

Its definitely a movie. the comedy is okey, plot is a plot. good movies if you want to weird out your friends with a strange find.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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John M

It's original and funny but a bit too revengy and extreme.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Jess Weixler

Dawn

John Hensley

Brad

Josh Pais

Dr. Godfrey

Hale Appleman

Tobey

Vivienne Benesch

Kim

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Synopsis

Dawn (Jess Weixler) is an active member of her high-school chastity club but, when she meets Tobey (Hale Appleman), nature takes its course, and the pair answer the call. They suddenly learn she is a living example of the vagina dentata myth, when the encounter takes a grisly turn.

Director: Mitchell Lichtenstein
Producer: Joyce Pierpoline, Mitchell Lichtenstein
Screenwriter: Mitchell Lichtenstein
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Teeth
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Sequences|Sexuality|Some Drug Use|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 18, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $347.6K
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital

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