Teeth (2007/I)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

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:

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 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

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Teeth

Goofs:

Factual errors: There are two stacks on the horizon repeatedly shown with black smoke belching into the sky. In some scenes, the stacks are covered with soot. The problem is that these stacks are really water cooling towers, same as what's used in a Nuclear power plant. They would only emit water vapors either transparent or white depending on the weather conditions and temperature. They also would never have black soot on the outside as they could never emit any smoke.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

References The Hunted (2005/II) (V)

Soundtrack:

Something to Change

Memorable, to say the least

The premise alone can speak for the originality of the movie. Most audiences will be rushing to this film out of sheer curiosity, I know I did. While this movie is graphic, the conflicting tones of horror and comedy give it a playfulness and a freshness that any true movie-lover could appreciate. Now, its not by any means the best movie ever or the funniest or most horrific but it shines its light. The story and characters are all cheesy/campy but thats what gives this movie its charm. Its almost like whats going on is so absurd and awful and awkward you have no choice but to laugh! I don't recommend this film to the faint of heart but if you are in the mood for something new and will keep you talking for weeks, then I say this is the film for you. If anything, just to say you saw it is quite enough for most people. Women, you'll appreciate it more than you think. Men, you'll be more careful out there in the real world.