Teeth

Teeth is a 2007 American comedy horror film written and directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein.

Teeth is a 2007 American comedy horror film written and directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. It stars Jess Weixler as a teenage abstinence advocate who discovers she has vaginal teeth, a premise drawn from the vagina dentata myth. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, received a limited U.S. release in 2008, and was generally well received by critics.

Plot

The film follows Dawn O'Keefe, a sexually inexperienced teenager and abstinence activist who discovers she has toothed genitalia. The story uses horror and dark comedy to explore sexuality, trauma, and bodily autonomy.

Production and release

Mitchell Lichtenstein wrote and directed the film, which was made on a $2 million budget. It premiered at Sundance in 2007 and later received a limited theatrical release in the United States in 2008.

Reception

Teeth was generally reviewed positively and achieved cult-film status. Its box office total was modest, but the film gained attention for its provocative premise and genre blend.

Themes

The film draws on the vagina dentata myth and has been discussed in relation to female sexuality, empowerment, and body horror. Its tone combines satirical elements with graphic horror imagery.