Teeth Movie

I loved this movie! It was easily one of the most enjoyable ones I saw at Sundance. I saw it at the Eccles and the crowd seemed to go wild for it. There are some painful moments, and I figure now men have an idea of how uncomfortable an annual exam can be for us women. It's graphic but absolutely funny. The guy next to me said it should be mandatory viewing for middle school kids to keep them from having sex. The Suggestion is somewhat funny but worthwhile listening as we both knock off our bonkers laughing.

I just got back from the Sundance Film Festival where I saw the premier of "Teeth" – a disturbing horror / black comedy written and directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. This move was a spectacular mix of horror, comedy, and disturbing special effects which is a must see movie for all horror buffs.

My favorite aspect of Sundance, apart from the Britney or Paris sightings are the independent horror movies. Every year I am pleased with the offerings – Blair Witch was entertaining (though over hyped by the time it was released); Wai Keung Lau's "The Park," was a blast, Neil Marshall's "The Descent" was horror at its best, and now Lichtenstein's "Teeth" was a bloody trip, which, because the vast majority of theater owners are male, I am not sure will see the wide release it deserves.

The movie involves a high school girl named Dawn, played convincingly by Jess Weixler. Dawn possesses the condition called Vagina dentata. The condition exacts sweet, painful justice on the abusive men she encounters. Through the use of tense music, convincing acting, and prosthetic special effects real enough to make all of the men in the audience groan, the result is a horror comedy of top-notch caliber.

It was fun and gross and even had a theme about taking charge of your own body and the choices that you make.

It so rocked!

I recommend it to everyone with a good sense of humor and a strong stomach.