Release date: 2008
Runtime: 94 min
Starring: Jess Weixler, John Hensley, Josh Pais, Hale Appleman, Lenny von Dohlen, Vivienne Benesch, Ashley Springer, Julia Garro, Nicole Swahn,
Director: Mitchell Lichtenstein
Produced by: Richard E. Chapla Jr., Richard Lormand, Joyce M. Pierpoline, Mitchell Lichtenstein
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Dawn grows up in the shadow of a nuclear power plant. In high school, while her biology class studies evolution, she realizes she may have a hidden curse, an "adaptation." She lives with her mom, step-father, and hard-edged step-brother. She likes Tobey, a guy at school, and he likes her. She takes a pledge to remain chaste until marriage, so they date in groups, watch G-rated films, and don't kiss, but the power of teen hormones is great, so temptation beckons. Dawn has an admirer in Ryan, and when she breaks it off unexpectedly with Tobey, she turns to Ryan for help. Will he be her mythical hero and rescue her? Or can she find her way as her own hero, turning the curse into an asset?
thecriticalcritics.com | 2008-05-24
The acting here is somewhat of the low point of the film but nothing the actors do wrong is as cringe-worthy as what is done to some of them.
Some of the characters are written a little too one-dimensional as well, which is unfortunate but for such a small film not very surprising.
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While it wasnt exactly what I was expecting, Teeth did not disappoint.
When I heard the premise for Teeth, I was excited and couldnt wait to see it.
The best bit being prosthetic effects supervisor Doug Field talking about creating a severed penis.
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Teeth is far from a masterpiece, but it is so off the wall it is something interested moviegoers should definitely check out.
The film is an origin story of sorts that would lend itself well to a Teeth franchise, which could go the way of such comedic horrors as the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in its own twisted fashion.
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That might be an interesting question, if "Teeth" were in any way an interesting movie.
Unfortunately, "Teeth" can't decide what it wants to be.
Dawn's best male friend is a boy named Tobey (Hale Appleman).
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Would have been interesting to witness the Hollywood executives' meeting when writer/director Mitchell Lichtenstein originally pitched his concept for Teeth .
The gruesomely comic Teeth (Dimension Extreme; $24.95; R) plays off an ancient mythological vagina dentata legend.
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The poster for the film, with Dawn (Jess Weixler) relaxing peacefully in a bath up to her chin in soft bubbles is an in-joke - which we aall get after seeing the movie. ... Full Article
"...Tonight at Beauty Bar, a decidedly different vibe and a delightfully weird show with a few bands from the Shdwply Records roster.Baltimore's "...Starring: Jess Weixler, Hale Appleman, Vivienne Benesch, Lenny von Dohlen and John Hensley. ... Full Article
The worst date movie imaginable.Mitchell Lichtenstein son of Roy, the American pop artist has concocted a very strange blend of nerd romance and horror comedy that will make you either laugh or else choke on your popcorn. ... Full Article
Director Mitchell Lichtenstein tells Bloody-Disgusting, " " he continues, " We Haven't finished her story yet...[I'm] looking into possibilities now. In the film high school student Dawn works hard at suppressing her budding sexuality by being the local chastity... ... Full Article
Genius Products has just released Dimension Extreme's Teeth ( review ), which was directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. This past week we caught up with one of the stars of the film, John Hensley, who talked with us about the film... ... Full Article
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