Teeth (2007) – movie review
Teeth (2007)
Dimension Extreme
Teeth is not a full-tilt horror movie but has an underlying horror element at its core. It is also part comedy and part coming-of-age movie, that plays heavily on strange drama. In the written form this would be considered a weird tale, a special subgenre of horror. The film follows the life of a young lady, Dawn, (Jess Weixler) in a religious vow of purity, as she comes to grips with her own sexual awakening.
Unbeknownst to Dawn, she has a much different physiology than the other girls at her high school. She soon learns this difference, along with her unsuspecting young love interest, Tobey. It seems that Dawn was born with vaginal dentata - yes, a set of sharp teeth down there. Whenever she becomes frightened, nervous, angry or alarmed, the teeth clamp shut. Good luck to any horny young man who thought he was getting some, only to realize he has lost something instead. There are a couple of graphic scenes depicting this, 
which will have any guy squirming in their seat. The horror is counterbalanced with some highly comedic elements including an overzealous gynecologist who, after a struggle, loses a few fingers during Dawn’s first examination.
Through these horrific and comedic elements, the film provides commentary on the modern dysfunctional family and the plight of a young woman against the unrelenting, conqueror male ego. Although it is not the typical horror film, I could not resist getting caught up in the story, mostly because Jess Weixler plays the part of Dawn to perfection. With a performance like this one, I am surprised she hasn’t been offered some major roles in bigger films. I was engrossed throughout her discovery, journey, and final transformation into accepting the monstrous truth of what she is and what she will become.
Saw this when it was first released on DVD. I didn’t hate it, but didn’t really like it either.,honestly I barley even remember it
well, it was more drama and psychological horror than an average horror film, so if you were expecting a horror movie it would probably be disappointing. I just happened to catch it by accident on IFC and it was enjoyable for me.
I agree. I don’t think the movie was as good as it could’ve been, and was forgettable in spite of a very creative premise. It wasn’t terrible, or anything. I just think it could have been better. With the exception of Dawn, I think the characters were a bit too one-dimensional, and the film kind of preached that all guys are bad, and act the same, etc.
I saw this on Netlfix, pretty gross stuff haha! Nice review!
I loved the whole mythology and urban legend part of it. I actually did a bit of research afterward.
More than a few cringe worthy scenes in this one. Certainly worth giving a watch, nice selection.
Ew, no thanks. The concept is scary enough without having to go there.
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